Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 - The Addition Property of Equality - Exercise Set - Page 122: 87

Answer

x

Work Step by Step

Multiply across the numerators and denominators to multiply with fractions. Reduce the fraction by factoring out the common factor of 5. 5$\times$$\frac{x}{5}$=$\frac{5(x)}{5}$=$\frac{1(x)}{1}$=x
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