SOLUTION: 4d-5=-1d ans is -1=d is this correct?

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Question 913050: 4d-5=-1d
ans is -1=d is this correct?
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, richwmiller:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4d-5=-d Start with the given equation.


4d=-d%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


4d%2Bd=5 Add d to both sides.


5d=5 Combine like terms on the left side.


d=%285%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate d.


d=1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is d=1

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Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1*d to both sides
add 5 to both sides