Solve for x. 5x−2(x+1)=1/4
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2 answers:
Answer:
x= 3/4
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
5x−2(x+1)=
1
/4
5x+(−2)(x)+(−2)(1)=
1
/4
(Distribute)
5x+−2x+−2=
1
/4
(5x+−2x)+(−2)=
1
/4
(Combine Like Terms)
3x+−2=
1
/4
3x−2=1
/4
Step 2: Add 2 to both sides.
3x−2+2=
1
/4
+2
3x=
9
/4
Step 3: Divide both sides by 3.
3x/
3
=
9
/4
/3
x=
3
/4
5x-2(x+1)=1/4
5x-2x-2=1/4
3x-2=1/4
3x=2 1/4
3x=9/4
3x/3=(9/4)/3
x=(9/4)(1/3)
x=9/12
x=3/4
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