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Solve the following equations with rational coefficients .

2/3x = 5/8

a.) x = 31/16
b.) x = 3/2
c.) x = 13/16
d.) x = 15/16
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User Wolverine
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Answer:

x = 15/16

Explanation:

2/3x = 5/8

x = 5/8 * 3/2

x = 15/16

User Redwyre
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Answer:

2/3x = 5/8

2 = 5/8 (3x)

2 = 15x/8

16 = 15x

x = 15/16, D

Another way:

2/3x = 5/8

2/3x (8) = 5

16/3x = 5

16 = 15x

User R Day
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