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Linear fractions help please?

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(x+5)/8 - (x-2)/2 =(1/3)

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  1. x=1\3


  2. ---->

    x/8 + 5/8 - x/2 + 2/2 = 1/3

    ---->

    (-3/8)*x + 13/8 = 1/3

    -(3/8)*x = -31/24

    x = 31/9

  3. you multiple 23 on both sides, then

    you will have the following equation:

    3(x+5)-12(x-2)=8

    3x+15-12x+24=8

    -9x=-31

    x=31/9 or 3 4/9

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