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document.write( "Multiply both sides by 4*5 = 20  to rid off the denominators. You will get\r\n" );
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document.write( "10x - 4x = 5,  or\r\n" );
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document.write( "6x = 5.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Hence, x = .\r\n" );
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document.write( "Answer.  x = .\r\n" );
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