SOLUTION: this is the problem below i need a step by step instruction as my daughter is just learning algebra. the 2x is over the 3 and the 5-x is over 4 2x = 5-x 3

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Question 711615: this is the problem below i need a step by step instruction as my daughter is just learning algebra. the 2x is over the 3 and the 5-x is over 4

2x = 5-x
3 4

Answer by vheroli(126) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solution:
2x%2F3+=+%285-x%29%2F4 : First, cross multiply
2x+%2A+4+=+%285-x%29+%2A+3 : Then distribute
8x+=+15+-3x : Transpose -3x on the other side to simplify all x
8x+%2B3x+=+15 : Simplify
11x+=+15 : Divide both sides by 11 to leave x alone
11x%2F11+=+15%2F11
x+=+15%2F11
Answer: 15/11