College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - Linear Equations - 1.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 90: 33

Answer

$x=-20$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{1}{2}x-5=\frac{3}{4}x$ $\longrightarrow$ addition property of equality $\frac{1}{2}x-5-\frac{1}{2}x=\frac{3}{4}x-\frac{1}{2}x$ $\longrightarrow$ combine like terms $-5=\frac{1}{4}x$ $\longrightarrow$ multiplication property of equality $-5\times4=\frac{1}{4}x\times4$ $\longrightarrow$ simplify $-20=x$
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