Good question!
X = unknown number
x/3 -2 = x/4
Get rid of the denominators
1st, the 3
3 * x/3 -2 = x/4
x - 6 = 3x/4
then get rid of the 4
4x - 24 = 3x
x - 24 = 0
x = 24
Proof: 24/3 -2 = 24/4
24/3 = 8
8 minus 2 = 6
24/4 = 6
6 = 6 Hope this helps
X = unknown number
x/3 -2 = x/4
Get rid of the denominators
1st, the 3
3 * x/3 -2 = x/4
x - 6 = 3x/4
then get rid of the 4
4x - 24 = 3x
x - 24 = 0
x = 24
Proof: 24/3 -2 = 24/4
24/3 = 8
8 minus 2 = 6
24/4 = 6
6 = 6 Hope this helps