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9x-4x+-5x=0 because 9x-4x is 5x and 5x+-5x is 0
The answer is 15.
14.5->15
Convert 5 1/2 ro improper fraction so 10/2
3/8 + 10/2
Then convert 10/2 into 40/8 by multiplying bu four so they have the same denominator
3/8 + 40/8 =43/8