SOLUTION: how do i solve x/4 -1 =x/5

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Question 4432: how do i solve x/4 -1 =x/5
Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD, which in this case is 20. This step clears out all the fractions.




Add -5x to each side:



Divide both sides by -1, and you get


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