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Simplify 1/5 (4x-7)+2/5x. PPPPPLLLLLLLLLSSSSS I WILL MAKE YOU BRAINLILIST​

Simplify 1/5 (4x-7)+2/5x. PPPPPLLLLLLLLLSSSSS I WILL MAKE YOU BRAINLILIST​-example-1
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Answer:

1-1/5x - 1-2/5 (the third option)

Explanation:

Start by using distributive property for 1/5(4x-7) and you get:

4/5x - 7/5

Then, add that to the 2/5x and you get:

6/5x - 7/5

Simplify and you get:

1-1/5x - 1-2/5 (the third option)

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