SOLUTION: solve x+1/7=4/5

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x+1/7=4/5
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x%2B1%2F7=4%2F5 Start with the given equation.


35%28x%2B1%2Fcross%287%29%29=35%284%2Fcross%285%29%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 35 to clear any fractions.


35x%2B5=28 Distribute and multiply.


35x=28-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


35x=23 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2823%29%2F%2835%29 Divide both sides by 35 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=23%2F35


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