Concept explainers
To find: the solution of the equation
Answer to Problem 4MRE
The solution of the equation is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Concept Involved:
Solve the equation by getting the variable in one side of the equation and undoing whatever is done to it by performing reverse operation. The solution to the equation is the value of x that makes the equation TRUE.
Calculation:
In the process of getting x alone in one side of the equation we need to divide by -5 on both sides of the equation
Convert division problem to multiplication problem by flipping the second fraction
Multiply numerator with numerator and denominator with denominator on both sides of the equation
Simplify fraction on both sides of the equation
Conclusion:
The solution to the given equation
Chapter 4 Solutions
Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1
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