Question 264402
    5xover4+1half=x-1half
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I believe your expression is:
{{{ 5x/4 + 1/2 = x - 1/2 }}}
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Multiply both sides by 4:
{{{ 5x + 2 = 4x - 2 }}}
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Subtract 4x from both sides:
{{{ x + 2 = -2 }}}
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Finally subtract 2 from both sides:
{{{ x = -4 }}}