SOLUTION: solves the following linear equation: 5x over 3 + 2 = 7x + 1 over 4

Question 275239: solves the following linear equation:
5x over 3 + 2 = 7x + 1 over 4
Answer by unlockmath(1688) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hello,
Let's rewrite this 5x over 3 + 2 = 7x + 1 over 4 as:
5x/3 + 2 = 7x + 1/4 Now let's get rid of the fractions by multiplying by 12 to get:
20x+24=84x+3 Now subtract 3 and 20x from both sides to give us:
21=64x Divide both sides by 64 to get:
x=21/64
Check it out by plugging in the answer.
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