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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$\frac{3x}{8}-\frac{1}{4}=\frac{1}{2}$$

Solve for x

$x=2$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Multiply both sides of the equation by $8$, the least common multiple of $8,4,2$.

$$3x-2=4$$

Add $2$ to both sides.

$$3x=4+2$$

Add $4$ and $2$ to get $6$.

$$3x=6$$

Divide both sides by $3$.

$$x=\frac{6}{3}$$

Divide $6$ by $3$ to get $2$.

$$x=2$$