SOLUTION: 20-x/3 = x/2

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Question 627719: 20-x/3 = x/2
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20-x%2F3=x%2F2 Start with the given equation.


6%2820-x%2Fcross%283%29%29=6%28x%2Fcross%282%29%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 6 to clear any fractions.


120-2x=3x Distribute and multiply.


-2x=3x-120 Subtract 120 from both sides.


-2x-3x=-120 Subtract 3x from both sides.


-5x=-120 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%28-120%29%2F%28-5%29 Divide both sides by -5 to isolate x.


x=24 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=24

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