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Two less than one sixth of a certain number is 1 more than one fourth that number?
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Let the unknown number be x:
1/6x-2 = 1/4x+1
Multiply all terms by 12 in order to eliminate the fractions:
2x-24 = 3x+12
2x-3x = 12+24
-x = 36
x = -36
Check that your answer is correct by substituting the value of x into the original equation: -8 = -8
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