SOLUTION: How do I eliminate the fractions in the following problem: 1/5x - 3/5x =2 and 2/5x + 4/5x =3

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Question 284713: How do I eliminate the fractions in the following problem: 1/5x - 3/5x =2 and 2/5x + 4/5x =3
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/5x -3/5x=2
Multiply the equation by 5x
1/5x*5x -3/5x*5x = 5x*2
1-3= 10x
10x=2
x=10/2
x=1/5
the second prolem is solved in the similar manner