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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve for x: 1/2x (similar to .5x) + 1 = 2/3x - 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it 2 /(3x-2)?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no, its two thirds x and then that minus 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok 2/3x - 1/2 x = 3 1/6 x = 3 x = 18

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh so you just put like terms together? If so, thanks !

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yep

OpenStudy (anonymous):

however if the fractions were more complicated it is better to multiply thru by the lcd

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay, sounds good.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yw

OpenStudy (anonymous):

when ur happy plz click good answer to close the question

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