SOLUTION: 20-x over 3 equals x over 2

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Question 627721: 20-x over 3 equals x over 2
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%2820-x%29%2F3+=+x%2F2 Solve for x. Multiply both sides by 3.
%2820-x%29+=+3x%2F2 Now multiply both sides by 2.
2%2820-x%29+=+3x Simplify.
40-2x+=+3x Add 2x to both sides.
40+=+5x Divide both sides by 5.
8+=+x
x+=+8