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Help! Clear the fractions

Help! Clear the fractions-example-1
User JayDepp
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Answer:

x = -
(27)/(20)

Explanation:

Given


(5)/(6) x + 2 =
(7)/(8)

Multiply through by 24 ( the LCM of 6 and 8 ) to clear the fractions

20x + 48 = 21 ( subtract 48 from both sides )

20x = - 27 ( divide both sides by 20 )

x = -
(27)/(20)

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