SOLUTION: x/4 + 3x/5 = 17

Question 9208: x/4 + 3x/5 = 17
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD, which is 20:

Divide both sides by 17:

Check:

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