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What is the solution for 3/2 = 3/2x - 6/5x

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Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

3/2 = 3/2x - 6/5x

Get a common denominator of 10 for the fractions with x

3/2 = 3/2 *5/5 x - 6/5 *2/2 x

3/2 = 15/10x - 12/10x

3/2 = 3/10 x

Multiply each side by 10/3 to isolate x

10/3 * 3/2 = 10/3 * 3/10 x

10/2 = x

5 =x

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