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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 40a

Exercises 27–40 contain linear equations with constants in denominators. Solve each equation. 3x/5 - (x - 3)/2 = (x + 2)/3

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Step 1: Identify the least common denominator (LCD) of all the denominators in the equation. The denominators are 5, 2, and 3. The LCD is 30.
Step 2: Multiply every term in the equation by the LCD (30) to eliminate the fractions. This means multiplying each term by 30 and simplifying.
Step 3: Distribute the multiplication across each term. For example, 30 * (3x/5) becomes (30 * 3x) / 5, which simplifies to 18x. Repeat this process for the other terms.
Step 4: After clearing the fractions, simplify the resulting equation by combining like terms and isolating the variable (x). This may involve distributing, combining terms, and moving terms across the equals sign.
Step 5: Solve for x by dividing or performing any necessary operations to isolate x completely. Check your solution by substituting it back into the original equation to ensure it satisfies the equation.

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