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Question
The solution of the equation `"3x" - 1/2 = 5/2 + "x"` is ______.
Options
`5/3`
`7/2`
4
`3/2`
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Solution
The solution of the equation `"3x" - 1/2 = 5/2 + "x"` is `bbunderline(3/2)`.
Explanation:
`"3x" - 1/2 = 5/2 + "x"`
`=> 3"x" - "x" - 1/2 = 5/2 + "x" - "x"`
`=> "2x" - 1/2 + 1/2 = 5/2 + 1/2`
`=> "2x" = 5/2 + 1/2`
`=> "2x" = 6/2`
`=> "2x" = 3`
`=> "x" = 3/2`
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