SOLUTION: 5+x/4=x/7

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Question 665946: 5+x/4=x/7
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5+%2B+x%2F4+=+x%2F7
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Multiply the entire equation by 28
140 + 7x = 4x
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Isolate x
7x - 4x = -140
3x = -140
highlight_green%28x+=+-140%2F3%29 = 46 2%2F3
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