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How do math problem? Help!?

How do this problem..

2x-21/30 = 7/42

Someone please explain how to do the problem not just give an answer..thanks!

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  • 9 years ago
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    2x - 21/30 = 7/42

    Find the common denominator

    2x = 70/420 + 294/420

    2x = 364/420

    x = 364/420 divided by 2

    x = 364/420 x 1/2

    x = 364/840

    x = 13/30 = 0.4333.

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