Question 370530
{{{(3/2)x-24=-36}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{cross(2)((3/cross(2))x)-2(24)=2(-36)}}} Multiply EVERY term by the LCD {{{2}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{3x-48=-72}}} Multiply and simplify.



{{{3x=-72+48}}} Add {{{48}}} to both sides.



{{{3x=-24}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-24)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-8}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-8}}} 



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