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Solve for x. 5x−2(x+1)=1/4 ​ Enter your answer in the box. x =

User Jleach
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x =
(3)/(4)

distribute the parenthesis on left side of equation and simplify

5x - 2x - 2 =
(1)/(4)

3x - 2 =
(1)/(4) ( add 2 to both sides )

3x =
(1)/(4) + 2 =
(9)/(4) ( divide both sides by 3 )

x =
(9)/(4) ×
(1)/(3) =
(3)/(4)



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