College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.2 - Page 121: 108

Answer

The result will be the same if you multiply by $20$ on both sides. There are various methods of solving these types of problems, but using the least common denominator method will decrease the chance of mathematical error.

Work Step by Step

The LCD method is arguably the quickest and most efficient way to solve this.
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