Question

2x/8 + x/12 = -8 plz solve it​

Answer 1

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The value of x is 6

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Answer 2

✓ Answer

$\frac{2x}{8} + \frac{x}{12} = - 8$

LCM = 24

$\frac{(2x \times 3) + 2x}{24} = - 8$

$\frac{6x + 2x}{24} = - 8$

$\frac{8x}{24} = - 8$

$\frac{x}{3} = - 8$

$x = - 8 \times 3$

» x = - 24

Hence x takes the value ' - 24 ' .

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more info :

How to find LCM ?

LCM is the least common multiple. It is the smallest factor to which the two numbers get multiplied.

Multiples of 8 = 8 , 16 , 24 , 36 , 40 , 48

Multiples of 12 = 6 , 12 , 18 , 24 , 30 , 36

Least number which is common is 24 ✓