SOLUTION: (x/2)+ (196-x/4)=74

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Question 150909: (x/2)+ (196-x/4)=74
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x%2F2%2B196-x%2F4=74 Start with the given equation.


4%28x%2Fcross%282%29%2B196-x%2Fcross%284%29%29=4%2874%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 4 to clear any fractions.


2x%2B784-x=296 Distribute and multiply.


x%2B784=296 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=296-784 Subtract 784 from both sides.


x=-488 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=-488