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How do i solve and check this if it is extraneous or not? thanks!!!

2/x + 1/2 = 5/4

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Answer: there is multiple answers

Explanation:

x=8/3 or decimal form x=2.6 or mixed number form is x= 2 2/3

No matter what process you use, you always have to find a way to isolate x on one side of the equation so you can find its value.

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