Question

What is the solution to the equation?

1/5(2x-15)+3/5x=4 1/4

x=
hint: the answer is a fraction

Answer 1

First, distribute (turning everything into a decimal at first to make more sense) : .4x - 3 + .6x = 4.25

Combine like terms : x - 3 = 4.25

Add 3 to both sides : x = 7.25

As a fraction : 7 1/4