SOLUTION: 4/5 ( x + 5/8 ) - 2/3 ( x - 1/4 ) = 10/9. The book claims the solution is x = 7 but I simply dont get that answer. Am I doing it wrong ?

SOLUTION: 4/5 ( x + 5/8 ) - 2/3 ( x - 1/4 ) = 10/9. The book claims the solution is x = 7 but I simply dont get that answer. Am I doing it wrong ?

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Question 311334: 4/5 ( x + 5/8 ) - 2/3 ( x - 1/4 ) = 10/9. The book claims the solution is x = 7 but I simply dont get that answer. Am I doing it wrong ?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

i dont see how 7 is even possible lets check to see if 7 is even possible

WRONG, the book is completely wrong, notify your teacher of this problem so u dont get one wrong.
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