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31 May, 20:22

What is the answer to the problem 2/3x-40=5/6 (x+36)

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  1. 31 May, 20:49
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    2/3x-40=5/6 (x+36)

    multiply each side by 6 to get rid of the fraction

    6 * 2/3x - 6*40=6*5/6 (x+36)

    4x - 240 = 5 (x+36)

    distribute

    4x-240 = 5x + 180

    subtract 4x from each side

    -240 = x + 180

    subtract 180 from each side

    -420 = x
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