SOLUTION: 4x-5/2=x-1/3

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Question 951697: 4x-5/2=x-1/3
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4x-5/2=x-1/3 Subtract x from each side.
3x-5/2=-1/3 Add 5/2 to each side.
3x=-1/3 + 5/2 Find common denominator.
3x=(-1/3)(2/2)+(5/2)(3/3)
3x=-2/6+15/6
3x=13/6 Multiply each side by 1/3.
x=13/18