<PRE><B>Question 294143</B>


{{{5(3x-2)=x-4}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{15x-10=x-4}}} Distribute.



{{{15x=x-4+10}}} Add {{{10}}} to both sides.



{{{15x-x=-4+10}}} Subtract {{{x}}} from both sides.



{{{14x=-4+10}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{14x=6}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(6)/(14)}}} Divide both sides by {{{14}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=3/7}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=3/7}}} which approximates to {{{x=0.429}}}. 
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