SOLUTION: so far i have 1/3x = 1/2x-5

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Question 21006: so far i have 1/3x = 1/2x-5

Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/3x = 1/2x-5
subtract 1/2x from both sides;
1%2F3x-1%2F2x=1%2F2x-5-1%2F2x
-1%2F6x=-5
multiply each side by -6;
x=30
Hope you understand
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