SOLUTION: x/4 - 3x/2 = -1/2 these are fractions

Question 122823This question is from textbook Prentice Hall mathematices
: x/4 - 3x/2 = -1/2
these are fractions This question is from textbook Prentice Hall mathematices

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 4. 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

Divide both sides by -5 to isolate x

Reduce

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

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