SOLUTION: x-2 / 3 + 5x/2 = -3/5

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Question 119313: x-2 / 3 + 5x/2 = -3/5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation



Multiply both sides by the LCM of 30. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



Combine like terms on the left side


Add 20 to both sides


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by 105 to isolate x



Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)

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