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Question from Lavada, a student: 1/3-5/6=1/x How do I solve this problem. |
Lavada,
Let me try this one
Solve for x if 3/4 - 4/5 = 2/x
First I would find a common denominator and add the two fractions on the left side. A common denominator is 20 so for the left side I get
Hence the equation becomes
-1/20 = 2/x
To make the fraction on the right equivalent to the fraction on the left I would need x to be -40 since 2/-40 = 1/-20 = -1/20. Hence x = -40.
Now try your problem.
Penny
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