SOLUTION: Can you please help me solve this problem x/4-3x/2=-1/2

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Question 392926: Can you please help me solve this problem
x/4-3x/2=-1/2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2F4-3x%2F2=-1%2F2 Start with the given equation.


4%28x%2Fcross%284%29-3x%2Fcross%282%29%29=4%28-1%2Fcross%282%29%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 4 to clear any fractions.


x-6x=-2 Distribute and multiply.


-5x=-2 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%28-2%29%2F%28-5%29 Divide both sides by -5 to isolate x.


x=2%2F5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=2%2F5



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