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The solution to 5/2 x-7 =3/4 x +14

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Answer:

x = 12.

Explanation:

5/2x - 7 = 3/4x + 14.

put the like terms together keeping in mind that when a number crosses the equal sign it changes its sign and it acquires the opposite sign.

5/2x - 3/4x = 14 + 7

7/4x = 21.

divide both sides by the reciprocal of 7/4, the number next to the unknown

so x = 21 ×4/7

x = 12.

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