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Solve the following equation. One point is given for showing steps and one point given for the correct solution. (5x - 1)/2 + (-3x - 1)/4 = 9/2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Multiply both sides by 4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[2(5x-1)+(-3x+1)=18\] \[10x-2+ (-3x)- (-1)=18\] \[7x=21\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So x is 3

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