SOLUTION: Okay, I asked this one Friday and nobody got back to me so I am asking it again. Here is the problem... Solve the ration expression x+3/5=6[-]4(x+2)/10 I know all the numerators

Question 132409: Okay, I asked this one Friday and nobody got back to me so I am asking it again. Here is the problem...
Solve the ration expression x+3/5=6[-]4(x+2)/10
I know all the numerators have to have a LCD and I know how to do that, but once I do that and solve out the problem I am not getting the right answer. If you could help me I would appreciate it!!
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 LCM of 10. 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 right side

Subtract 6 from both sides

Add 4x to both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by 14 to isolate x

Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)

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