SOLUTION: Solve x-2/5= 2/9

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Question 377418: Solve
x-2/5= 2/9
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, rfer:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-2%2F5=+2%2F9
Multiply both sides by 5%2A9=45,
45x-18=10
45x=28
highlight%28x=28%2F45%29

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=2/9+2/5
x=10/45+18/45
x=28/45