SOLUTION: Solve and check. Begin by rewriting without the fractions. x-3/5-1=x-5/4. Again I have no idea how to remove the fractions x-3 over 5 and x-5 over 4. Then once it is solved how

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: Solve and check. Begin by rewriting without the fractions.
x-3/5-1=x-5/4. Again I have no idea how to remove the fractions x-3 over 5 and x-5 over 4. Then once it is solved how do I check it?
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Multiply EVERY term by the LCD 20 to clear the fractions.

Multiply and simplify.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Add to both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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