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5/2x - 1.5 = 3.5 what is the value of x

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Answer:

2

Explanation:

Add 1.5 to both sides:

5/2x-1.5+1.5=3.5+1.5

5/2x=5

Multiply both sides by 2/5

(2/5)*(5/2x)=(2/5)*(5)

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