Question #c2067

1 Answer
Mar 11, 2017

#x = 9/10 = 0.9#

Explanation:

There are several methods for solving this equation
In this case I have worked with the fractions and removed them by cross=multiplying at the end.

Move the like terms to the same side.

#1/(5x)+1/4 = 1/(4x) -1/4#

#1/4+ 1/4 = 1/(4x) -1/(5x)" "1/4 > 1/5# hence move to RHS

#1/2 =(5+4)/(20x)#

#1/2 = 9/(20x)" "# cross multiply

#20x = 18#

#x = 18/20#

#x = 9/10 = 0.9#