SOLUTION: Can you please solve this problem for me. 2x/3+3/8=-1x/3-3/10 These are fractions, fractions are denoted by the forward slashes. Thanks in advance for your help.

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2x/3+3/8=-1x/3-3/10 These are fractions, fractions are denoted by the forward slashes. Thanks in advance for your help. This question is from textbook

Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x/3+3/8=-x/3-3/10
LCD=120
80x+45=-40x-36 multiply each side by 120 to eliminate fractions.
80x+40x+45-45=-40x+40x-36-45
120x=-81
x=-81/120=-27/40
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Ed
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