SOLUTION: Solve for (x-1)/5=(-5x)/2 The answer is x=2/27 I need to know the working. Thank you

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Question 854013: Solve for (x-1)/5=(-5x)/2
The answer is x=2/27
I need to know the working.
Thank you
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

%28x-1%29%2F5=%28-5x%29%2F2    |Multiplying thru by 10 so as all denominators = 1

   2(x-1) = 5(-5x)

  2x - 2 =  -25x

    27x = 2

     x = 2/27