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3x - 4/5= - 1/2

what is the value of x?​

PLSS HELP ME!!! question 3x - 4/5= - 1/2 what is the value of x?​-example-1

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Answer:

x =
(1)/(10)

Explanation:

Given

3x -
(4)/(5) = -
(1)/(2)

Multiply through by 10, the lcm of 5 and 2 to clear the fractions

30x - 8 = - 5 ( add 8 to both sides )

30x = 3 ( divide both sides by 30 )

x =
(3)/(30) =
(1)/(10)

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