How do you solve #\frac{4}{5}(x-1)-\frac{1}{5}x=1#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-09-19T22:08:31

#x=3#

Distribute the #4/5#

#4/5x-4/5-1/5x=1#

Add #4/5# to both sides

#3/5x=9/5#

#x=(9/5)(5/3)#

Multiply both sides by #5/3#

#x=3#