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  • 06-09-2015
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1/5[10-5(x-2)]=1/10(x+1). Solve for x

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Greeru
Greeru Greeru
  • 06-09-2015
multiply both sides by 10 to clear the fractions.

2[10-5(x-2)]=x+1

distribute the 2 on the left hand side

20-10(x-2)=x+1

distribute the 10

20-10x-20=x+1

cancel out the 20

-10x=x+1

collect like terms

-11x=1

divide both sides by -11 to solve for x

x=-1/11

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