Question 682356
{{{(1/2)x - (2/5) = 8}}}
Multiply the entire equation by 10 (LCM of 2 and 5) to be rid of the fraction
{{{10(1/2)x - 10(2/5) = 10(8)}}}
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{{{5x - 4 = 80}}}
Isolate the x variable
5x = 80 + 4
5x = 84
{{{highlight_green(x=84/5)}}}
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