<PRE><B>Question 150909</B>
{{{x/2+196-x/4=74}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{4(x/cross(2)+196-x/cross(4))=4(74)}}} Multiply both sides by the LCD {{{4}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{2x+784-x=296}}} Distribute and multiply.



{{{x+784=296}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{x=296-784}}} Subtract {{{784}}} from both sides.



{{{x=-488}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-488}}} 
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