How do you solve #(x-4)/2 = -6/4#?

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adam d.
Mar 2, 2018

#x=1#

Explanation:

simplify the fraction by dividing the top and bottom by 2
#(x-4)/2=-3/2#

multiply both sides by 2
#(2(x-4))/2=(-3*2)/2#

the 2s on the top and bottom cancel out
#x-4=-3#

add 4 to both sides
#x-4+4=-3+4#

#x=1#

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