SOLUTION: x/(5x-20) + 4/5 = 8/(5x-20)- x/5

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Question 1130014: x/(5x-20) + 4/5 = 8/(5x-20)- x/5
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2F%285x-20%29%2B4%2F5=8%2F%285x-20%29-x%2F5

%285x-20%29%28x%2F%285x-20%29%2B4%2F5%29=%285x-20%29%288%2F%285x-20%29-x%2F5%29

x%2B4%28x-4%29=8-x%28x-4%29
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x%5E2%2Bx-24=0
not easily factorable

x=%28-1%2B-+sqrt%2897%29%29%2F2
(Both solutions need to be checked in original equation.)