SOLUTION: -10(x)+6-4x=-4x+8 I keep getting -1/5 but when I try to check it that does not equal out. Not sure if I am checking it wrong or doing it wrong! Thanks

SOLUTION: -10(x)+6-4x=-4x+8 I keep getting -1/5 but when I try to check it that does not equal out. Not sure if I am checking it wrong or doing it wrong! Thanks

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Question 570116: -10(x)+6-4x=-4x+8
I keep getting -1/5 but when I try to check it that does not equal out. Not sure if I am checking it wrong or doing it wrong! Thanks
Answer by Maths68(1474) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Take LCD both sides of the equation

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