SOLUTION: Solve for the variable. 8r/5 - 2 = 3r/10 + 8 HELP!! I know I need to collect terms on each side but Im not sure how to deal with the 8r/5 and 3r/10. this is as far as I got.

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Question 118274This question is from textbook GED Mathematics Workbook
: Solve for the variable.
8r/5 - 2 = 3r/10 + 8
HELP!! I know I need to collect terms on each side but Im not sure how to deal with the 8r/5 and 3r/10.
this is as far as I got.
8r/5 - 2 = 3r/10 + 8
+ 2 + 2
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8r/5 = 3r/10 + 10
can you tell me what to do next please.
This question is from textbook GED Mathematics Workbook

Found 2 solutions by Earlsdon, MathLover1:
Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When you have a problem with fractions, such as you have here, consider clearing the fractions by multiplying the entire equation by the LCD.
Multiply both sides by 10, the LCD.
Simplify.
Subtract 3r from both sides.
Add 20 to both sides.
Divide both sides by 13.


Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

........first move to the right and to the left


........common denominator for and is

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...........multiply by

...........simplify

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