SOLUTION: Is the solution to an equivalent equation not with fractions for 1/4x - 3 = 2/5 , 5x - 60 = 8

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Question 855069: Is the solution to an equivalent equation not with fractions for 1/4x - 3 = 2/5 , 5x - 60 = 8
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
expr%281%2F4%29x+-+3+=+2%2F5

The LCD of the fractions is 20.

So we multiply both sides by 20

%2820%29%28expr%281%2F4%29x%29+-+%2820%29%283%29+=+%2820%29%282%2F5%29

5x-60=8

Looks like you're right.

Edwin