SOLUTION: Solving a linear equation with several occurences of the veriable problem type 2 5x+7/3=1/3x-7/2. How can I solve this question

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Question 128344: Solving a linear equation with several occurences of the veriable problem type 2
5x+7/3=1/3x-7/2. How can I solve this question
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x+(7/3) = (1/3)x-(7/2)
Multiply thru by 6 to get:
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30x + 14 = 2x - 21
28x = -35
x = -35/28
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Cheers,
Stan H.