SOLUTION: (x-4)/2-1/5=(7x+1)/20

Question 110948: (x-4)/2-1/5=(7x+1)/20
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Pull out the denominator so that the outer coefficient is a fraction

Multiply both sides by the LCM of 20. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)

Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side

Distribute

Combine like terms on the left side

Add 44 to both sides

Subtract 7x from both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x

Divide

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