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Question 927808: Please show steps for: 2x/3 - x = x/6 - 5/2. I for wrong answer -5/2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x/3 - x = x/6 - 5/2
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Multiply thru by 6 to get:
4x - 6x = x - 15
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-2x = x - 15
-3x = -15
x = 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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