(MC) For the following equation, Identify the Least Common Denominator (LCD), do not solve 3/5x-3/2x=10

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To find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) for the equation \( \frac{3}{5x} - \frac{3}{2x} = 10 \), we first list the denominators present in the fractions, which are \( 5x \) and \( 2x \).

  1. The denominators are \( 5x \) and \( 2x \).
  2. We first find the least common multiple (LCM) of the numerical parts, which are \( 5 \) and \( 2 \).
    • The LCM of \( 5 \) and \( 2 \) is \( 10 \).
  3. The variable part is \( x \) (which is common in both denominators).

Now, we can combine these to get the LCD:

  • The LCD = \( 10x \)

Thus, the Least Common Denominator (LCD) for the equation \( \frac{3}{5x} - \frac{3}{2x} = 10 \) is \( \boxed{10x} \).