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Solve the equation: 2/3x+1/4=3

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Answer:

x = 33/8

Explanation:

2/3 x + 1/4 = 3

Subtract 1/4 from both sides.

2/3 x = 3 - 1/4

2/3 x = 12/4 - 1/4

2/3 x = 11/4

Multiply both sides by 3/2.

3/2 * 2/3 x = 3/2 * 11/4

x = 33/8

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