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If 2x/3−x/10=17/10, then x = ?

If 2x/3−x/10=17/10, then x = ?
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If 2x/3−x/10=17/10, then x = ?

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User Puckl
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

2x/3−x/10=17/10

Multiply each side by 30 to get rid of the fractions

30( 2x/3−x/10)=(17/10)*30

Distribute

20x -3x = 51

Combine like terms

17x = 51

Divide by 17

17x/17 = 51/17

x=3

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