Question

Solve the equation 2/3x=-1/2x+5 what is the first step to isolate the variable term on one side of the equation

Answer 1

`x=4(2)/(7)`

Explanation:

2/3x = - 1/2x + 5

2/3x + 1/2x = - 1/2x + 1/2x + 5

`1(1)/(6)x=5`

`(1(1)/(6)x)/(1(1)/(6) ) =(5)/(1(1)/(6) )`

`x=4(2)/(7)`

Answer 2

x= 30/7

Explanation:

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