Question

Solve for x. Solve for x. 5x−2(x+1)=1/4

Answer 1

5/12

Explanation:

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

5x - 2x - 1 = 1/4

3x - 1 = 1/4

3x = 5/4

x = 5/12

Answer 2

Mult. both sides of this eq'n by 4 will remove the fraction 1/4, a good idea.

Then 20x - 8(x+1) = 1, or 20x - 8x - 8 = 1

Combining the x terms, 12x = 9. Dividing both sides by 12, x = 9/12, or 3/4.