SOLUTION: how do i work out the equation x/7 = x-5/2

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Question 255483: how do i work out the equation x/7 = x-5/2
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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multiply through by 14
2x=14x-5*7
2x=14x-35
35=12x
35/12=x
almost 3 =x
2.916=x