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Question

$$\frac{x}{8}-\frac{1}{2}=\frac{x}{6}-2$$

Solve for x

$x=36$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Multiply both sides of the equation by $24$, the least common multiple of $8,2,6$.

$$3x-12=4x-48$$

Subtract $4x$ from both sides.

$$3x-12-4x=-48$$

Combine $3x$ and $-4x$ to get $-x$.

$$-x-12=-48$$

Add $12$ to both sides.

$$-x=-48+12$$

Add $-48$ and $12$ to get $-36$.

$$-x=-36$$

Multiply both sides by $-1$.

$$x=36$$