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Solve 5/8(x+4)=0.25.

Use fractions to solve
and write your answer.
as a mixed number.

User Patentfox
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Answer: x = 3.6

Explanation:

Combine multiplied terms into a single fraction

\frac{5}{8}(x+4)=0.25

\frac{5(x+4)}{8}=0.25

2 Distribute

3 Multiply all terms by the same value to eliminate fraction

4 denominators

5 Cancel multiplied terms that are in the denominator

6 Multiply the numbers

7 Subtract 20 from both sides

8 Simplify

9 Divide both sides by the same factor

10 Simplify

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