SOLUTION: Solve: x/2+5x/10=-2

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Question 112109: Solve: x/2+5x/10=-2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2F2%2B5x%2F10=-2 Start with the given equation



%2810%29%28x%2F2%2B5x%2F10%29=%2810%29%28-2%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 10. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



5x%2B5x=-20 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



10x=-20 Combine like terms on the left side


x=%28-20%29%2F%2810%29 Divide both sides by 10 to isolate x



x=-2 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=-2