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1/2x - 5 = 10 - 3/4x Please show work !

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Answer:

x=
(1)/(12)

Explanation:

1/2x - 5 = 10 - 3/4x

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

2 -5 × 4x = 10 × 4 - 3

2 - 20x = 40x - 3

-20x - 40x = -3 - 2

-60x = -3 - 2

-60x = -5

x =
(-5)/(-60)

x =
(1)/(12)

User Michal Kuklis
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