Question

4x-3/5 - 2x-3/2=-2

Solve for x

Answer 1

x = 14 1/2 or 14.5

Explanation:

(4x-3)/5 - (2x-3)/2 = -2

make denominators match

2*(4x-3)/10 - 5*(2x-3)/10 = -2

(8x-6)/10 - (10x-15)/10 = -2

(8x-6-10x+15)/10 = -2

(-2x+9) = -2*10

-2x+9 = -20

-2x = -29

x = -29/-2

x = 14 1/2 or 14.5

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Answer 2

I believe the answer should be -11/20

Explanation: