SOLUTION: Help me solve for x. 2/5x+8=17/5x-13

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Question 97520: Help me solve for x.
2/5x+8=17/5x-13
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiplying by 5x gives 2+40x=17-65x

105x=15 ... x=1/7