SOLUTION: 3/2x - 14 = 16

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Question 113914: 3/2x - 14 = 16
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%283%2F2%29x-14=16 Start with the given equation



%282%29%28%283%2F2%29x-14%29=%282%29%2816%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 2. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



3x-28=32 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



3x=32%2B28Add 28 to both sides


3x=60 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%2860%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x



x=20 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=20