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[(x+2)/4] + [(x-3)/4)]=6
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(x+2)/4 + (x-3)/4 = 6

multiply all pieces by 4

(x+2) + (x-3) = 24

combine like terms on the left

2x - 1 = 24

add 1 to both sides

2x = 25

divide both sides by 2

x = 25/2 or 12 1/2
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