SOLUTION: solve this equation 2x 7x -4 ___ = _____ 5 10

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Question 906227: solve this equation
2x 7x -4
___ = _____
5 10

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve this equation
2x 7x -4
___ = _____
5 10
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Modify::
4x 7x-4
=
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10 10
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Since the denominators are the same, the numerators are equal::
4x = 7x-4
3x = 4
x = 7/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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