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1/5x + 1/2 = 3 + 1/2x​

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Answer:

X=-25/3

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

1/5x+1/2-1/2x=1/2x+3-1/2x

-3/10x+1/2=3

Step 3: Subtract 1/2 from both sides.

-3/10x+1/2-1/2=3-1/2

-3/10x=5/2

Step 4: Multiply both sides by 10/(-3).

(10/-3)*(-3/10)=(10/-3)*(5/2)

X=-25/3

Hope that helps :D

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