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Can someone help me work out this problem to find x?

Can someone help me work out this problem to find x?-example-1
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At least 11/60 if not try correcting with a parent or guardian
User Joequincy
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Multiply the (7/5)x by 2 so you can add it with the (1/10)x

(14/10)x + (1/10)x = (15/10)x

Multiply 9/10 by 4 and 5/8 by 5 so they can interact
(25/40) - (36/40) = -11/40

Multiply both sides by 10/15, the reciprocal of 15/10, so you can get x alone

x = -11/60
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