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Solve for x (2x/3)-(5/3)=(1/2)
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Solve for x
(2x/3)-(5/3)=(1/2)

User Teo Van Kot
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Answer:

x = 13/4

Explanation:

(2x/3)-(5/3)=(1/2)

Multiply everything by 3

2x - 5 = 3/2

Get the x term on it's own by adding 5 to both sides

2x = 3/2 + 5

2x = 3/2 + 10/2

2x = 13/2

Divide by 2 to get x on it's own

x = 13/2 ÷ 2 = 13/2 * 1/2 = 13/4

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