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Algebraic Fractions, SMB-049

Solve the equation  `(x-1)/2+(2x+3)/3 = 2`, leaving your answer as a fraction.  (3 marks)

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`x=9/7`

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`underbrace{(x-1)/2+(2x+3)/3}_text(multiply × 6)` `=2xx6`
`3(x-1)+2(2x+3)` `= 12`
`3x-3+4x+6` `=12`
`7x` `= 9`
`x` `=9/7`

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