SOLUTION: what is 2x/3-5=3x/2 when looking for x

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Question 848071: what is 2x/3-5=3x/2 when looking for x
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2x/3) -5 = (3x/2)
when looking for x
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Multiply thru by 6 to get:
4x - 30 = 9x
5x = -30
x = -6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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