SOLUTION: x/2=x/3 -5

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Question 10630: x/2=x/3 -5
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Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/2 = x/3 - 5
3x/6 = 2x/6 - 5
x/6 = -5

x = -30

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/2=x/3 -5 
 x/2=x/3 -5

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3x=2x-30
x=-30