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Solving equations 1/2(x+3)=2/5(x+2)
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Solving equations 1/2(x+3)=2/5(x+2)

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Answer:

x=-7

Explanation:

convert to decimals 0.5(x+3)=0.4(x+2)

simplify the brackets 0.5x+1.5=0.4x+0.8

isolate x to one side 0.1x=-1/7

divide both sides by 0.1 x=-7

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