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5x-2 / 3 + 1 1/4 = 2

User Fara
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x is 3

Explanation:

5x-2/3 + 11/4 = 2

5x-2+11 = 2 * 3 * 4

5x-2+11 = 24

5x-2 = 24-11

5x = 13+2

5x = 15

x = 15/5

x = 3

User Sirish V
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Answer:

x = 17/20

Explanation:

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

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

5x - 2 / 3 = 3/4

5x - 2 = 3/4 x 3 = 9/4

5x = 9/4 + 2 = 17/14

x = 17/14 : 5 = 17/20

User AbdurJ
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