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How do you solve #13/(2x)+3/4=11/(2x)+7/4#?

Answer 1

Ethan Adkins

x=1

#13/(2x)+3/4=11/(2x)+7/4#

Move the x's to one side of the equation

#13/(2x)-11/(2x)=7/4-3/4#

#2/(2x)=4/4#

#2/(2x)=1#

cross multiply

2x=2

x=1

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Answer 2

Eli Assouline

To solve the equation 13/(2x) + 3/4 = 11/(2x) + 7/4, we can start by getting rid of the fractions. Multiply every term in the equation by the least common denominator (LCD), which is 4 times 2x. This will eliminate the denominators. Simplify the equation and solve for x.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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