SOLUTION: 1/2x-2/5=8

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Question 682356: 1/2x-2/5=8
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%281%2F2%29x+-+%282%2F5%29+=+8
Multiply the entire equation by 10 (LCM of 2 and 5) to be rid of the fraction
10%281%2F2%29x+-+10%282%2F5%29+=+10%288%29
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5x+-+4+=+80
Isolate the x variable
5x = 80 + 4
5x = 84
highlight_green%28x=84%2F5%29
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