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x-1/5=x-1/2 please help

User Gil Pinsky
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The value of x in the expression is 1

Using the expression given to solve for x ;

  • x - 1/5 = x -1/2

we cross multiply

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

open the bracket

5x - 5 = 2x - 2

collect like terms

5x - 2x = -2 + 5

3x = 3

x = 1

Therefore, the value of x is 1

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