SOLUTION: 2 over 5 equal x plus 1 over 5

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Question 942031: 2 over 5 equal x plus 1 over 5
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2/5 = (x+1)/5
2*5=5(x+1)
10=5x+5
10-5=5x
x=1