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Solve the equation.

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

User Justin Standard
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Answer:

x = -10

Explanation:

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Solve the equation. (2x + 5)/(2) - (3x)/(x - 2) = x-example-1
User Imriqwe
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Answer:

  • x = -10

Explanation:

  • (2x + 5)/2 - 3x/(x - 2) = x
  • x + 2.5 - 3x/(x - 2) = x
  • 3x/(x - 2) = 2.5
  • 3x = 2.5(x - 2)
  • 3x = 2.5x - 5
  • 3x - 2.5x = - 5
  • 0.5x = -5
  • x = -5/0.5
  • x = -10
User PhiloEpisteme
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