SOLUTION: 21/20x + 1/20x = 9x + 1/10 + 19/20x I got an answer of - 88 and 1/2. Is this correct? If not, please show me what is.

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Question 206078: 21/20x + 1/20x = 9x + 1/10 + 19/20x
I got an answer of - 88 and 1/2. Is this correct? If not, please show me what is.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(21/20)x + (1/20)x = 9x + 1/10 + (19/20)x
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Multiply thru by 20 to get rid of the fractions:
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21x + x = 180x + 2 + 19x
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199x - 22x = -2
177x = -2
x = -2/177
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Cheers,
Stan H.