SOLUTION: Solve for x 3/10x-2/5=-1

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Question 191773: Solve for x
3/10x-2/5=-1

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%283%2F10%29x-2%2F5=-1 Start with the given equation.


Multiply EVERY term by the LCD 10 to clear any fractions.


3x-4=-10 Multiply.


3x=-10%2B4 Add 4 to both sides.


3x=-6 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-6%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=-2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=-2