SOLUTION: Please help me solve for d in the equation d+7=3/2d+5 I am not sure exactly what to multiply by the LCD to solve. Is 2 the correct LCD?

Question 227688: Please help me solve for d in the equation d+7=3/2d+5
I am not sure exactly what to multiply by the LCD to solve. Is 2 the correct LCD?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are correct. The LCD is 2.

Start with the given equation.

Multiply EVERY term by the LCD to clear any fractions.

Multiply and simplify.

Subtract from both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is

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