how do you solve 1/3x-1/4=5/12
how do you solve 1/3x-1/4=5/12
1/3 x - 1/4 = 5/12
1/3 x = 5/12 + 1/4
1/3 x = 5/12 + 3/12
1/3 x = 8/12
1/3 x = 2/3
x = (2/3) * 3
x = 2
Check it.
1/3 x - 1/4 = 5/12
1/3 (2) - 1/4 = 5/12
2/3 - 1/4 = 5/12
8/12 - 3/12 = 5/12
5/12 = 5/12
Answer: x = 2