SOLUTION: Hello, I am having a question on 1 problem for my online Algebra class that just are not clicking in my head. I have tried to do them several times. I would really appreciate if

Question 274513: Hello,
I am having a question on 1 problem for my online Algebra class that just are not clicking in my head. I have tried to do them several times. I would really appreciate if you could help with these two :)
Thank You
it read a-2/5 + a-3/4 = 6/5

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm assuming that the problem is

Start with the given equation.

Multiply both sides by the LCD to clear any fractions.

Distribute and multiply.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

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Answer:

So the solution is which approximates to .

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