College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.2 - Page 118: 17

Answer

$x=12$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{x}{3}$=$\frac{x}{2}$-$2$ (Multiply by 6 everywhere) $2x=3x-12$ (Bring pronumerals to the left and numbers to the right) $2x-3x=-12$ $-x=-12$ $x=12$
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