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(x+4)/5 = (x-2)/7 please help

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Answer:

x=-19

Explanation:

Multiply:

7x+28=5x−10

Subtract 5x from both sides.

7x+28−5x=5x−10−5x

Subtract 28 from both sides.

2x+28−28=−10−28

2x=−38

Step 4: Divide both sides by 2.

x=-19

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Answer:

x= −19

THANKS!

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