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Solve for x: (2x/3) + 2 = (x/4)
A. -21/5
B. -5/23
C. -23/5
D. -24/5
E. -26/5
(2x/3) + 2 = (x/4)
Find a common denominator and convert 2 to fraction form.
(8x/12) + (24/12) = (3x/12)
Multiply each side by 12.
8x +24 = 3x
Subtract 8x from each side.
24 = -5x
Divide each side by -5.
x = -24/5
 
 
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