SOLUTION: I am trying to work this equation and can't seem to get the answer indicated in my textbook. (4/5)x-(1/5)>=-5

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Question 354044: I am trying to work this equation and can't seem to get the answer indicated in my textbook.
(4/5)x-(1/5)>=-5

Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, mananth:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(4/5)x-(1/5)>=-5
Multiply by 5
4x - 1 = -25
4x = -24
x = -6

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(4/5)x-(1/5)>=-5
..
(4/5)x >=-5+1/5
(4/5)x>= -24/5
5*4x>=5*-24
4x>=-24
/4
x>=-6
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