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How do I solve this?-example-1
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x + 3/2 = x - 1/5

We multiply both sides of the equation by the LCM which is 10
10 × x + 3/2 = 10 × x - 1/5

5 (x + 3) = 2 (x - 1)
We expand the brackets

5x + 15 = 2x - 2

5x - 2x = -2 -15

3x = -17

x = -17/3
Therefore x = -17/3
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