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How do my math problem with 2 step equations if there are fractions?

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Explanation:

To solve a two-step equation with fractions, we can use the same steps as we would for a two-step equation without fractions

Here are the steps:

1.

Simplify both sides of the equation by multiplying both sides by the least common multiple (LCM) of all the denominators in the equation.

2.

Solve the resulting two-step equation using inverse operations.

For example, let's say we have the equation 3/4x - 1/2 = 5/8

Step 1: Multiply both sides by the LCM of 4, 2, and 8 which is 8. This gives us:

3x - 4 = 5

Step 2: Add 4 to both sides to get:

3x = 9

Step 3: Divide both sides by 3 to get:

x = 3

Therefore, x = 3 is the solution to the equation

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