How to solve (3x)/4 - 5 = 2x

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$\frac{3x}{4}-5=2x$$

Solve for x

$x=-4$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Multiply both sides of the equation by $4$.

$$3x-20=8x$$

Subtract $8x$ from both sides.

$$3x-20-8x=0$$

Combine $3x$ and $-8x$ to get $-5x$.

$$-5x-20=0$$

Add $20$ to both sides. Anything plus zero gives itself.

$$-5x=20$$

Divide both sides by $-5$.

$$x=\frac{20}{-5}$$

Divide $20$ by $-5$ to get $-4$.

$$x=-4$$

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