SOLUTION: 1/5(10x-15)=1/4(8-4x)+4 This is not in a text book. I worked it an came up with X-1/3. Is this correct? I want to make sure i'm doing it correct? Thanks a lot

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Question 55979: 1/5(10x-15)=1/4(8-4x)+4
This is not in a text book. I worked it an came up with X-1/3. Is this correct?
I want to make sure i'm doing it correct? Thanks a lot
Answer by rapaljer(4551) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I got x=3.


%281%2F5%29%2A%2810x-15%29=%281%2F4%29%2A%288-4x%29%2B4
2x+-+3+=+2+-+x+%2B4
2x-3+=+6+-x

Add +x to each side, then +3 to each side to get all the variables on the left side and the numbers on the right. That gives you
3x=9
x=3

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