SOLUTION: 5/2x + 1/4x = 9/4 + x ( this one I just gave up on, could not for the life of me even come close to the right answer) Please help. Thank you!

Question 178295: 5/2x + 1/4x = 9/4 + x ( this one I just gave up on, could not for the life of me even come close to the right answer) Please help. Thank you!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Multiply both sides by the LCD to clear any fractions.

Distribute and multiply.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

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Answer:

So the answer is which approximates to .
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