SOLUTION: I don't understand how to solve 5x^-1 + 1/4= 3(4x)^-1. Can you please help me?

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Question 74497: I don't understand how to solve 5x^-1 + 1/4= 3(4x)^-1. Can you please help me?
Answer by tanimachatterjee(60)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ur equation is 5/x + 1/4 = 3/4x
or 1/4 = 3/4x -5/x
or 1/4 = -17/4x
or x=-17*(4)/4= -17

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