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Use the transposition method to solve given linear equation in one variable:x/2 - 1/2 = x/3 + 1/4

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Use the transposition method to solve given linear equation in one variable:x/2 - 1/2 = x/3 + 1/4

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Solution

Sure, let's solve the equation step by step:

  1. First, let's get rid of the fractions by multiplying the entire equation by the least common multiple (LCM) of 2, 3, and 4, which is 12. This gives us:

    12*(x/2 - 1/2) = 12*(x/3 + 1/4)

    Simplifying this, we get:

    6x - 6 = 4x + 3

  2. Next, let's isolate x by subtracting 4x from both sides of the equation:

    6x - 4x - 6 = 4x - 4x + 3

    Simplifying this, we get:

    2x - 6 = 3

  3. Finally, let's solve for x by adding 6 to both sides of the equation:

    2x - 6 + 6 = 3 + 6

    Simplifying this, we get:

    2x = 9

    Dividing both sides by 2, we get:

    x = 9/2 = 4.5

So, the solution to the equation x/2 - 1/2 = x/3 + 1/4 is x = 4.5.

This problem has been solved

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