Solving for x in the equation 7 2/5 = 2/3x −4 1/2 gives 17 17/20
How to determine the value of x
In the given equation, we find the value of x by applying the following operations
7 2/5 = 2/3x −4 1/2
7 2/5 = 2x/3 −4 1/2
collecting like terms
7 2/5 + 4 1/2 =
2x/3 = 119/10
multiplying by 3
2x = 119/10 * 3
2x = 357/10
dividing by 2
x = 357 / 10 * 1/2
x = 357/20
x = 17 17/20
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