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Solve the equation 3/4x-5=x
give your answers correct to 2 decimal places

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Answer:

x = - 20

Explanation:


(3)/(4) x - 5 = x ( multiply through by 4 to clear the fraction )

3x - 20 = 4x ( subtract 3x from both sides )

- 20 = x

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