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Question from michelle, a student:

3x-2/4 - 3x = 12

Michelle.

You didn't send any instructions but I assume the problem is

Solve for x, equation

I would first multiply both sides by 4 to get

equation

which simplifies to

3x - 2 - 12x = 48.

Can you complete the problem from here? If you need more assistance write back,
penny

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