Question

​Solve for x.



5x−2(x+1)=1/4

Answer 1

Answer: 3/4

Explanation:

Let's start with what we know. We have:

5x - 2x - 2 = 1/4

We multiply everything by 4:

12x - 8 = 1

We add 8 to both sides:

12x = 9

We divide by 12:

x = 9/12

We simplify:

x = 3/4