SOLUTION: x over 5 plus 3x-1 over 2 is equal to 6x plus 5 over 4 can you help me?

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Question 778220: x over 5 plus 3x-1 over 2 is equal to 6x plus 5 over 4 can you help me?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply equation by 20 the LCM of denominator

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4x+10(3x-1)=5(6x+5)
4x+30x-10=30x+25
4x=25+10
4x=35
/4
x=35/4