document.write( "Question 711615: this is the problem below i need a step by step instruction as my daughter is just learning algebra. the 2x is over the 3 and the 5-x is over 4 \r
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Solution:
\n" ); document.write( "\"2x%2F3+=+%285-x%29%2F4\" : First, cross multiply
\n" ); document.write( "\"2x+%2A+4+=+%285-x%29+%2A+3\" : Then distribute
\n" ); document.write( "\"8x+=+15+-3x\" : Transpose -3x on the other side to simplify all x
\n" ); document.write( "\"8x+%2B3x+=+15\" : Simplify
\n" ); document.write( "\"11x+=+15\" : Divide both sides by 11 to leave x alone
\n" ); document.write( "\"11x%2F11+=+15%2F11\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"x+=+15%2F11\"
\n" ); document.write( "Answer: 15/11
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