SOLUTION: Hi can you help me solve the following equation? (3/4x)-2=-5 thanks in advance :)

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Question 680150: Hi can you help me solve the following equation?
(3/4x)-2=-5
thanks in advance :)
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Starting with
Multiply the entire equation by 4x
3 - 8x = -20x
Group the x variables on the left
20x - 8x = -3
12x = -3

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Starting with
Multiply the entire equation by 4
3x - 8 = -20
3x = -20 + 8
3x = -12

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