SOLUTION: How do I solve these equations? 1/2x=1/5x+5/2 1.1x-2.7=0.7x-1.02

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Question 827258: How do I solve these equations?
1/2x=1/5x+5/2
1.1x-2.7=0.7x-1.02
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/2x=1/5x+5/2
Multiply thru by 10 to get:
5x = 2x + 25
3x = 25
x = 8 1/3
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1.1x-2.7=0.7x-1.02
Multiply thru by 100 to get:
110x - 270 = 70x - 102
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40x = 168
10x = 42
x = 4.2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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