SOLUTION: 1 1/5 + 8 3/14 x = 1 1/30 Thanks in advance for any help.

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Question 540344: 1 1/5 + 8 3/14 x = 1 1/30
Thanks in advance for any help.
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 1/5 + 8 3/14 x = 1 1/30
1 1/5 - 1 1/15 + 8 3/14 x = 1 1/30 - 1 1/15
8 3/14 x = -1/30
115/14 x = -1/30

x = -1/30 * 14/115 = -7/1725