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12/5x - 2x = 3/10
solve for x
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Answer:

x=3/4

Explanation:

First, we must combine like terms and find the common denominator (which is 5):

12/5x-2x

12/5x-10/5x=2/5x

Then, we cross multiply


(2x)/(5) =(3)/(10)= 2x(10)=(3)(5)=20x=15

Then, we divide by 20 to get x:

x=15/20

and finally, we simplify the fraction

x=3/4

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