SOLUTION: 2x/5-x/3=4

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Question 148106: 2x/5-x/3=4

Answer by jim_thompson5910(28476) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2F5-x%2F3=4 Start with the given equation.


15%282x%2Fcross%285%29-x%2Fcross%283%29%29=15%284%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 15 to clear any fractions.


6x-5x=60 Distribute and multiply.


x=60 Combine like terms on the left side.


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So the answer is x=60