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Question 80225: How do I do this again. Please help?Please.
Solve.
x/7-1/2= x-11/2
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2F7-1%2F2=+x-11%2F2
First, get the x terms on one side of the equation by themselves:
x-x%2F7=11%2F2-1%2F2
Combine the x terms. Recognize that the LCD is 7:
7x%2F7-x%2F7=11%2F2-1%2F2
6x%2F7=11%2F2-1%2F2
Combine terms on the right side:
6x%2F7=10%2F2
6x%2F7=5
Multiply each side of the equation by 7:
6x=35
Solve for x by dividing each side of the equation by 6:
highlight%28x=35%2F6%29
Good Luck,
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