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Step by step on how to solve that equation

Step by step on how to solve that equation-example-1

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(1/4).x - 5 = 8. Note that (1/4).x = x/4

x/4 -5 = 8
Common denominator 4
[(x) - (5)(4)]/4 = (8).(4)/4 → (x-20)/4 = (8).(4)/4

multiply both sides by 4:

x -20= 32 →→ x = 52


User Ingmar
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(1/4)x-5=8

Add 5 to both sides
(1/4)x=13

Multiply both sides by 4
x=52

Final answer: x=52
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