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Question from Christopher, a student: 1/6(x-18)+1/8(x+8)=x-9 |
Christopher,
The common denominator of 1/6 and 1/8 is 24 so I would multiply both sides by 24 to get
24[ 1/6(x-18)+1/8(x+8)] = 24(x-9)
4(x - 18) + 3(x + 8) = 24(x - 9)
Can you complete the solution?
Penny
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