x - 3/4 + 1/6 = 1 5/12
x - 3/4 + 1/6 = 17/12
multiply everybody by 1
12x - 9 + 2 = 17
now it is a piece of cake!
x - 3/4 + 1/6 = 1 5/12
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how did you get 12x?
oops, the "2" key must be sticking
that line should have said
multiply everybody by 12
that line should have said
multiply everybody by 12