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  • 07-10-2019
  • Mathematics
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Solve for x.
5x– 2(x+1) =1/4

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X=_

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Sarah0404
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  • 07-10-2019

Answer:

x = 3/4

Step-by-step explanation:

5x - 2(x + 1) = 1/4

(5x - 2x) - 2 = 1/4

3x - 2 = 1/4

3x = 1/4 (+2)

1/4 + 2 = 2  1/4 turn into decimal form, 2 x 4 = 8 + 1 = 9, so 9/4

3x = 9/4

9/4 divided by 3 = 3/4

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