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3) which is the solution to the following equation?1/2x - 3 = 2- 3/4xA. 1/4B. 4C. no solutionD. infinite solutions

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The given expression is


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

First, we add 3/4x to each side


\begin{gathered} (3)/(4)x+(1)/(2)x-3=2-(3)/(4)x+(3)/(4)x \\ (6x+4x)/(8)-3=2 \\ (10x)/(8)=3+2 \\ (5x)/(4)=5 \\ 5x=5\cdot4 \\ x=4 \end{gathered}

Hence, the answer is B. 4.

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