SOLUTION: What value of x makes this equation true? 1/5 (2x - 10) + 4x = -3 (1/5x + 4) Thanks.

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Question 962193: What value of x makes this equation true?
1/5 (2x - 10) + 4x = -3 (1/5x + 4)
Thanks.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2/5x-2+4x=-3/5x-12
2/5x+4x+3/5x=-12+2
5x=-10
x=-10/5
x=-2