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

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Question 200107: 2/3x - 2/5 = -3/2
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%282%2F3%29x-2%2F5=-3%2F2 Start with the given equation.


Multiply both sides by the LCD 30 to clear any fractions.


20x-12=-45 Multiply and simplify


20x=-45%2B12 Add 12 to both sides.


20x=-33 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-33%29%2F%2820%29 Divide both sides by 20 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-33%2F20 which in decimal form is x=-1.65.


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