SOLUTION: Either perform the indicated operation or solve the equation, whichever is appropriate. 3 + 1/x-2 = 2x-3/x-2

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Question 41111: Either perform the indicated operation or solve the equation, whichever is appropriate.
3 + 1/x-2 = 2x-3/x-2
Answer by PaulAllen65270(19) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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You can multimply both sides by x-2 to get rid of the fractions
3%2B1=2x-3
Then you can combine like terms on each side of the equals
4=2x-3
Add three to both sides to get x by itself
7=2x
Divide both sides by 2
3.5=x