SOLUTION: Hi can you help me solve the following equation? (3/4x)-2=-5 thanks in advance :)

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Question 680150: Hi can you help me solve the following equation?
(3/4x)-2=-5
thanks in advance :)
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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Starting with %283%2F4x%29+-+2+=+-5
Multiply the entire equation by 4x
3 - 8x = -20x
Group the x variables on the left
20x - 8x = -3
12x = -3
highlight_green%28x+=+-3%2F12+=+-1%2F4%29
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Starting with %283%2F4%29x+-+2+=+-5
Multiply the entire equation by 4
3x - 8 = -20
3x = -20 + 8
3x = -12
highlight_green%28x+=+-4%29
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