Prealgebra (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321955048
ISBN 13: 978-0-32195-504-3

Chapter 4 - Section 4.8 - Solving Equations Containing Fractions - Exercise Set - Page 311: 34

Answer

$x=5$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{x}{12}$ $x = \frac{24}{3} - \frac{12}{4}$ $x = \frac{96}{12} - \frac{36}{12}$ $x = \frac{60}{12}$ $x=5$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.