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solve x/3 - x/8= 6
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Start by changing the fractions to a common denominator.

x/3 - x/8 = 6
(x/3)(8/8) - (x/8)(3/3) = 6
8x/24 - 3x/24 = 6
5x/24 = 6

Multiply both sides by 24.

5x/24 * 24 = 6 * 24
5x = 144

Divide both sides by 5.

5x / 5 = 144 / 5
x = 28.8

Check the answer.

x/3 - x/8 = 6
28.8/3 - 28.8/8 = 6
9.6 - 3.6 = 6
6 = 6
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