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Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided. 3x/2 =5

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Answer:

x = 10/3

Step-by-step explanation:

3x/2 = 5

assuming we are solving for x, we need to get x by itself

we start by getting rid of the denominator 2, by multiplying it by itself. what we do to one side we do to the other, so we multiply 5 by 2 as well

( 3x/2 ) × 2 = 5 × 2

the 2s on the left side cancel out and we are left with 3x = 10

to get x by itself, divide both sides by 3

3x/3 = x

10/3 = 10/3

x = 10/3 or 3 1/3

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