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x 4
- = -
15 8
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x 4
- = -
15 8
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Question 528280: Hi my name is Tamika. I am currently in the seventh grade. On one of my homework problems i didnt understand, please get back to me as soom as possible.: )
x 4
- = -
15 8 Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x 4
- = -
15 8
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Multiply both sides of the equation by 15 to get:
x = 15(4/8)
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Simplify the 4/8 to get 1/2
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x = 15(1/2)
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Divide 15 by 2 to get
x = 7.5
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Cheers,
Stan H.