SOLUTION: x-4/2 - 1/4 = 6x-1/20 I am having so much trouble with this problem. My answer is 7 but it doesn't work with the problem. Thanks for the help.

Question 177036: x-4/2 - 1/4 = 6x-1/20 I am having so much trouble with this problem. My answer is 7 but it doesn't work with the problem. Thanks for the help.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is the equation ???

Start with the given equation.

Multiply EVERY term (that is not in a set of parenthesis) by the LCD 20 to clear the fractions.

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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