SOLUTION: Given: 5(x + o.5) = -1.5 (x + 3x) Prove by solving x = -5/22 show each step taken please.

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Question 250369: Given: 5(x + o.5) = -1.5 (x + 3x)
Prove by solving x = -5/22
show each step taken please.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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5(x + o.5) = -1.5 (x + 3x)
x = -5/22
5(-5/22+.5)=-1.5(4*-5/22)
-25/22+2.5=-1.5*-20/22
-25/22+2.5=30/22
2.5=30/22+25/22
2.5=55/22
2.5=2.5