SOLUTION: solve 3/2x-24=-36

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Question 370530: solve 3/2x-24=-36
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%283%2F2%29x-24=-36 Start with the given equation.


cross%282%29%28%283%2Fcross%282%29%29x%29-2%2824%29=2%28-36%29 Multiply EVERY term by the LCD 2 to clear any fractions.


3x-48=-72 Multiply and simplify.


3x=-72%2B48 Add 48 to both sides.


3x=-24 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-24%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=-8 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-8


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