SOLUTION: -1x + 2 = -4/5x + 8/5

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Question 672870: -1x + 2 = -4/5x + 8/5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-x%2B2=-%284%2F5%29x%2B8%2F5 Start with the given equation.


5%28-x%2B2%29=5%28-%284%2Fcross%285%29%29x%2B8%2Fcross%285%29%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 5 to clear any fractions.


-5x%2B10=-4x%2B8 Distribute and multiply.


-5x=-4x%2B8-10 Subtract 10 from both sides.


-5x%2B4x=8-10 Add 4x to both sides.


-x=8-10 Combine like terms on the left side.


-x=-2 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-2%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate x.


x=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=2