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I really need help on this problem is a little confusing ​

I really need help on this problem is a little confusing ​-example-1
User Lambdista
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x+3x-11=4
4x=4+11
x=15/4
x=3.75
User Vishal John
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Answer:

x = 6.25

Explanation:

Solve for x:

x/5 - 11/3 = 4/3 - 3x/5

First multiply through by the LCM of 3 and 5, which is 15. This will eliminate the fractions:

15x/5 - 11*15/3 = 4*15/3 - 15*3x/5

3x - 55 = 20 - 9x

12x = 75

x = 6.25

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