Question

​Solve for x. 5x−2(x+1)=1/4 ​

Enter your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Answer 1

5x-2(x+1)=1/4
5x-2x-2=1/4
3x-2=1/4
3x=2 1/4
3x=9/4
3x/3=(9/4)/3
x=(9/4)(1/3)
x=9/12
x=3/4