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2/3x-6/3=5/6x

 Jan 28, 2015

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Saseflower it is easier to multiply everything by 6 first

6(2/3x-6/3)=6(5/6x)

4x-12=5x

-12=x

x=-12

 Jan 28, 2015
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2/3x - 6/3 = 5/6x

First things first, find the common denominator for all of the fractions (6)

4/6x - 12/6 = 5/6x

Subtract 4/6x from both sides

-12/6 = 1/6x

Divide by 1/6 on both sides

-12 = x

 Jan 28, 2015
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Saseflower it is easier to multiply everything by 6 first

6(2/3x-6/3)=6(5/6x)

4x-12=5x

-12=x

x=-12

Melody Jan 28, 2015

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