SOLUTION: Solve the following equation. Be sure to check each answer in the original equation if you multiply both sides by an expression that contains the variable. (x-5)/2 +(4x)/3 =

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Question 202222: Solve the following equation. Be sure to check each answer in the original equation if you multiply both sides by an expression that contains the variable.


(x-5)/2 +(4x)/3 =7/6

Answer by RAY100(1637)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x-5)/2 +(4x)/3 =7/6
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{3(x-5) + 2(4x) } /6 = 7/6
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3x-15 +8x =7
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11x = 22
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x=2
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check,,-3/2 +8/3 =7/6
-1.5 +2.67 = 1.167
1.167 = 1.167,,,,,ok

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