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Question 393157: I need help with the following -x-4/5=x+1/2+2/5
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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-x-4/5=x+1/2+2/5
Multiply thru by 10
-10x - 8 = 10x + 5 + 4
-10x - 8 = 10x + 9
-10x = 10x + 17
-20x = 17
x = -17/20