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Fractional Linear Equations
-Solve for x

Fractional Linear Equations -Solve for x-example-1

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Answer:

x = 20.

Explanation:

8/5 + 4/3 = (2x+4)/15

Multiply through by 15

15*8/5 + 15*4/3 = 15 *(2x + 4) / 15

24 + 20 = 2x + 4

24 + 20 - 4 = 2x

40 = 2x

x = 20.

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