Solve the equation for the variable. (1)/(4) x - 2 = - 6 + (5)/(12) x x = [?]​

Question

Solve the equation for the variable.


`(1)/(4) x - 2 = - 6 + (5)/(12) x`
x = [?]​

Answer 1

1/4x -2 = -6 + 5/12x
3x - 24 = -72 +5x
3x -5x = -72 +24
-2x = -48
x = 24