SOLUTION: x+1 over 2x-4 = 4 over 5

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Question 228465: x+1 over 2x-4 = 4 over 5
Answer by JenniferTutors(83) About Me  (Show Source):
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In this problem:
%28x%2B1%29%2F%282x-4%29=4%2F5
you would cross multiply the fractions.
%285%29%28x%2B1%29=%284%29%282x-4%29
Next is to multiply.
5x%2B5=8x-16

Now you want to solve for x by getting it by itself.
You can subtract the 8x from the right side (either 8x or 5x will work)

5x-8x%2B5=-16
Now combine like terms.
-3x%2B5=-16
Now, subtract the 5 to the other side of the equation.
-3x=-21
Next, divide -3 into itself and the other side of the equation.
-3x%2F-3=-21%2F-3
Now your answer:
x=7
Remember: positive X negative = negative
negative X negative = positive