Solve for x: 5/2 - x = 5x - 2x

Staticsan asked Oct 6, 2022

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Solve for x:

5/2 - x = 5x - 2x

Staticsan asked Oct 6, 2022

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Explanation:

5/2 - x = 5x - 2x

5/2 - x = 3x

Bringing like terms on one side

5/2 = 3x + x

5/2 = 4x

2.5 = 4x

2.5/4 = x

0.625 = x

Krlzlx answered Oct 11, 2022

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