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Rewrite the equation below so that it does not have fractions

2/3x-5=3/4

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Answer:

Explanation:

The best way to do this problem is to find the lowest common denominator.

2/3 : 3*2/(3*3)

3/4 : 3*3 / 3*4

Notice what you have done. You have multiplied both denominators by something that gets rid of the denominators, or will when you multiply by 4 * 3 = 12

So multiply the equation by 12

(2/3 x- 5 = 3/4 ) 12

8x - 60 = 9 Add 60 to both sides

8x - 60 = 9 Combine

8x = 69 Divide by 8

x = 69/8

x = 8 5/8

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