SOLUTION: My granddaughter is having a problem with the following equation: 3x/2 = 10. I know about fractions and a little algebra, but I don't know how to help her with this....Please help.

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Question 64176: My granddaughter is having a problem with the following equation: 3x/2 = 10. I know about fractions and a little algebra, but I don't know how to help her with this....Please help. Thanks so much! This equation is part of a semester exam study guide called Mastery Mathematics, page 2 of 4.
Answer by stanbon(48558) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x/2 = 10
Multiply both sides of the equation by 2 to get:
3x=20
Divide both sides of the equation by 3 to get:
x=20/3
x= 6 2/3
Cheers,
Stan H.