SOLUTION: 2/3x-5/6x-3=1/2x-5 Solve for X

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Question 640512: 2/3x-5/6x-3=1/2x-5
Solve for X

Answer by benni1013(206) About Me  (Show Source):
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2/3x-5/6x-3=1/2x-5
Common denominator:
4/6x-5/6x-3=3/6x-5
Combine like terms:
-1/6x-3=3/6x-5
Move variable:
-3=4/6x-5 (Can simplify fraction if you want to)
Move number:
2=4/6x
Inverse and multiply:
12/4=x
Simplify:
x=3