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Solve for x , 4-3x /2=5

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Answer:

x= -1/3

Explanation:

You take out 2 by multiplying 2/1 in both sides

then u have 4-3x=5

You subtract 4 from 5 and you have

-3x=1

divide and the answer is x= -1/3

User KoalaBear
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Given fractional expression:

{(4-3x)/2} = 5

→ 4-3x = (5)2

→ 4-3x = 10

→ -3x = 10-4

→ -3x = 6

Therefore, x = -(6/3) = -2

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