What does x equal? 3x/4+10=2x/3+11

Ray Dart answered

Subtract 10 from both sides
3x/4 = 2x/3 +1
multiply both sides by 3
9x/4 = 6x/3 + 3
9x/4 = 2x +3
multiply both sides by 4
9x = 8x + 12
subtract 8x from both sides
x = 12
check in original equation
36/4+10 = 24/3 +11
19 =19 - answer checks.

Oddman answered

The usual recommendation is to "clear fractions" first. This requires that the equation be multiplied by 12.
3x/4 + 10 = 2x/3 + 11
9x + 120 = 8x + 132 (multiply both sides by 12)
x = 12 (subtract 8x+120 from both sides)

What does x equal? 3x/4+10=2x/3+11

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