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Homework Statement
(3x-5)/4 + (2-3x)/2 = (x-2)/5
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
I tried this and got x= 6.3 reacurring... but i don't think it is right...
An equation in fraction form is a mathematical expression that contains fractions. It includes one or more variables, numerical coefficients, and mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. The goal of an equation in fraction form is to solve for the value of the variable.
To solve an equation in fraction form, you can use basic algebraic principles such as the distributive property, combining like terms, and isolating the variable on one side of the equation. You can also use cross multiplication or finding a common denominator to simplify the fractions. The end result should be a single value for the variable that satisfies the equation.
Yes, an equation in fraction form can have more than one solution. This is because a fraction can be simplified in different ways, resulting in different values for the variable. For example, the equation 3x/9 = 1 can have a solution of x = 3 or x = 9, depending on how you simplify the fraction.
To check if a solution is correct for an equation in fraction form, you can substitute the value of the variable into the equation and see if it satisfies the equation. In other words, the left side of the equation should equal the right side of the equation when the value of the variable is substituted.
Yes, an equation in fraction form can have fractions in the solution. This can happen when the coefficients and constants in the equation are also fractions. You can simplify the fractions in the solution further, if needed, to get a final value for the variable.