Multi-Step Equation with Fractions - Help!

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-4/3x + 2/5x = 14/45

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-4/3x + 2/5x = 14/45 get the common denominator of 45 on the left

(-60/45)x + (18/45)x = 14/45 multiply through by 45

-60x + 18x = 14 combine like terms

-42x = 14 divide by -42 on both sides

x = 14 / -42 = -1 / 3

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Best Answer

-4/3x + 2/5x = 14/45 get the common denominator of 45 on the left

(-60/45)x + (18/45)x = 14/45 multiply through by 45

-60x + 18x = 14 combine like terms

-42x = 14 divide by -42 on both sides

x = 14 / -42 = -1 / 3

CPhill Apr 17, 2015

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