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algebraSolve:
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B
C
D
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Eliminate fractions by multiplying by the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of the denominators.
- LCM of 3 and 4 is 12: Multiply every term by 12.
- Multiply:
- Simplify:
- Subtract 3x:
- Add 24:
?�� Strategic Tip: Clearing fractions early reduces calculation errors. Multiply EVERY term, including constants.
Choice B is incorrect because it reverses the inequality direction. Choice C is incorrect because it might come from not multiplying the constants by 12. Choice D is incorrect because it combines wrong value and wrong direction.