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Subject: math question
Name: jaclyn
Who are you: Student

(3x+5) / 2 = (5x+3) / (3)+ 2

Hi Jaclyn,

I assume that you want to solve for x when

equation

I would look at the two fractions and find the least common denominator. In this case it is 6. Now multiply both sides of the equation by this least common denominator.

equation 2

Solve for x.

Penny

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