SOLUTION: 3/4x-2/3=5+1/2x

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Question 544033: 3/4x-2/3=5+1/2x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%283%2F4%29x-2%2F3=5%2B%281%2F2%29x Start with the given equation.


12%28%283%2Fcross%284%29%29x-2%2Fcross%283%29%29=12%285%2B%281%2Fcross%282%29%29x%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 12 to clear any fractions.


9x-8=60%2B6x Distribute and multiply.


9x=60%2B6x%2B8 Add 8 to both sides.


9x-6x=60%2B8 Subtract 6x from both sides.


3x=60%2B8 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x=68 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2868%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=68%2F3