Question 142469
(1/10)(x+8) - (1/15)(x-5)=1 My teacher told me the answer was -4 
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Multiply thru by 30 to get rid of the fractions:
3(x+8) - 2(x-5) = 30
3x + 24 - 2x + 10 = 30
x + 34 = 30
x = -4
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Cheers,
Stan H.