26-08-2020
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Find the value of x in this equation.
1/6 (6x-5) - x = 1/3 - 2(x + 1)

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26-08-2020

Answer: x = -5/12

Explanation:

1/6(6x-5) - x = 1/3 - 2(x + 1)
(6x - 5)/6 - 6x/6 = 2/6 - 6(2x + 2)/6
6x - 5 - 6x = 2 - 12x - 12
-5 = -12x - 10
12x = -5
x = -5/12

Therefore, x = -5/12

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