Question 164006
(x – 2)/4 – 1/5 = (7x + 1)/20
Start by multiplying both sides by 20:
5(x – 2) – 4 = (7x + 1)
5x – 10 – 4 = 7x + 1
5x – 14 = 7x + 1
–14 = 2x + 1
–15 = 2x
-7.5 = x