SOLUTION: 5xover4+1half=x-1half

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Question 264402: 5xover4+1half=x-1half
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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5xover4+1half=x-1half
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I believe your expression is:
+5x%2F4+%2B+1%2F2+=+x+-+1%2F2+
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Multiply both sides by 4:
+5x+%2B+2+=+4x+-+2+
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Subtract 4x from both sides:
+x+%2B+2+=+-2+
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Finally subtract 2 from both sides:
+x+=+-4+