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Solve for x: (2x-1)/3 = (x+4)/-2

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Answer:


x=-(10)/(7)

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.


(2x-1)/(3) =(x+4)/(-2)

Cross Multiply:


-2(2x-1)=3(x+4)\\\\-4x+2=3x+12

Subtract 3x from both sides:


-7x+2=12

Subtract 2 from both sides:


-7x=10

Divide both sides by -7:


x=-(10)/(7)

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