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How do you solve #2x+2/3= 4/5 #?

Answer 1

Eva Abramson

#x=-1/5#

The common denominator is #3xx5=15#.

Multiply the terms on both sides by #15#.

#2x(15)+2/3(15)=4/5(15)#

Simplify.

#30x+30/3=60/15#

Simplify the fractions.

#30x+10=4#

Subtract #10# from both sides.

#30x=4-10#

Simplify.

#30x=-6#

Divide both sides by #30#.

#x=(-6)/30#

Simplify.

#x=-6/30#

Simplify the fraction.

#x=-1/5#

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Answer 2

Jameson Allen

To solve the equation 2x + 2/3 = 4/5, you would first subtract 2/3 from both sides, then divide both sides by 2. So, x = (4/5 - 2/3) / 2.

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