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2x-1/3 -3x/4 =5/6
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Answer:

x= 14/15

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2x−13−3x4=562x+−13+−34x=56(2x+−34x)+(−13)=56

(Combine Like Terms)

54x+−13=5654x+−13=56

Step 2: Add 1/3 to both sides.

54x+−13+13=56+1354x=76

Step 3: Multiply both sides by 4/5.

(45)*(54X)=(45)*(76)x

=14/15

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