3/2 ( x - 2 ) - 5 = 19 - QAmmunity.org

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3/2 ( x - 2 ) - 5 = 19

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Answer:

x = 18

Explanation:

Distribute 3/2 inside the parentheses

3/2x - 3 - 5 = 19

Combine like terms

3/2x - 8 = 19

Isolate x by adding 8 to both sides

3/2x = 27

Multiply by the reciprocal

x = 18

Dean P answered Apr 28, 2021

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