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Please i need a step by step explanation for:
(4x + 5)/5 + (x - 3)/4 = - 1

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Answer: -25/21

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$(4x+5)/5 + (x-3)/4 = -1\\= > 4(4x+5) + 5(x-3) = -1*5*4\\= > 16x + 20 + 5x - 15 = -20\\= > 21x + 5 = -20\\= > 21x = -20 - 5\\= > 21x = -25\\= > x = -25/21$

James J answered Feb 7, 2024

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