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-3.1x+7 -7.4x =1.5 x-6 (x-3/2)

User Pedro Mancheno
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Answer:

x = -113/61, or x = -1.852

Explanation:

To solve this equation, remove the decimal fractions by multiplying all terms by 10; the result is:

-31x + 70 - 74x = 15x - 6x + 9.

Then -104x + 70 = 9x + 9, or

-113x = -61.

Finally, x = -113/61, or x = -1.852

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