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Please help! Solve for x: -4x - 3/5 = 1/3 4x + 3/5 = 1/3 Please include a step-by-step explanation. Thank you!

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The answer is -4 (7/30) 3/5=1/3
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Answer:

-4(-7/30)-3/5=1/3

4(-1/15)+3/5=1/3

Explanation:

1. -4x-3/5=1/3

-4x=1/3+3/5

-4x=14/15 <- divide both sides

x= -7/30

2. 4x+3/5=1/3

4x=1/3-3/5

4x= -4/15 <-divide both sides

x= -1/15

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