Solve for X:
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Solve for X:
Let's solve for step by step:
First, we rewrite the given equation:
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Simplify the terms:
simplifies to .
Rewrite the equation:
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Convert to to combine the terms:
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Combine like terms on the left:
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Move all terms involving to one side and constants to the other:
Subtract from both sides:
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Combine the -terms:
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Simplify to :
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Subtract 6 from both sides to isolate the term with :
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Solve the constant:
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Divide both sides by to solve for :
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Therefore, the solution to the equation is .
Solve for X:
\( 6 - x = 10 - 2 \)
Simplifying fractions like makes the problem much easier! You can spot patterns and combine terms more quickly when fractions are in lowest terms.
Find a common denominator first. In this problem, convert to so you can combine it with .
When you have , divide both sides by the fraction coefficient. Remember: dividing by a fraction means multiplying by its reciprocal!
Substitute back into the original equation. Calculate each side separately - they should both equal the same number (in this case, both sides equal 4).
Yes! After simplifying fractions, you can multiply the entire equation by the LCD of all denominators to eliminate fractions completely, then solve the resulting simpler equation.
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