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  • 13-11-2018
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3 times x minus 2/5 =8/5 what is x equal to

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altavistard
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  • 13-11-2018

Translating this word problem into an algebraic equation, we get:

3x - 2/5 = 8/5.

Let's combine the constants:  adding 2/5 to both sides of this equation yields  

3x = 10/5, or 3x = 2.

Solving for x:  x = 2/3

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