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Solve the equation 3/4x + 3-2x = -1/4 + 1/2+5. PLEASE HELP ASAP

Solve the equation 3/4x + 3-2x = -1/4 + 1/2+5. PLEASE HELP ASAP-example-1
User Bill Seven
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Answer:

x= -1

Explanation:

To solve the equation, begin by clearing the fractions through multiplication by 4 over the entire equation:


(3)/(4)x+3-2x=- (1)/(4) +(1)/(2)x+5 \\\\ 4*((3)/(4)x+3-2x=- (1)/(4) +(1)/(2)x+5 )\\3x+12-8x = -1 +2x+20\\\\-5x+12 = 2x+19\\\\-7x+12=19\\\\-7x=7\\\\x=-1

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