SOLUTION: Is there an easier way to solve for x in this equation: 20% (x/0.2 + 3 2/3 - 4.32) = 1/5 (1 2/3 + 2 - 2 - 2 32/100) Thanks!

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Question 1119593: Is there an easier way to solve for x in this equation:
20% (x/0.2 + 3 2/3 - 4.32) = 1/5 (1 2/3 + 2 - 2 - 2 32/100)

Thanks!
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, biboyjimenez:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Easier than what?

Answer by biboyjimenez(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20% is similar to 1/5 so they both can be cancelled
x/0.2 + 3 2/3 - 4.32 = 3 2/3 - 2 - 2 32/100
x/0.2 -4.32 = -4.32
x/0.2 = 0
x = 0