How do you solve #-\frac { 4} { 5} x = 4x + \frac { 4} { 5}#?
1 Answer
Apr 12, 2017
Explanation:
I find it easiest to first convert all fractions to decimals so that we have all common terms.
# -4/5x = 4x + 4/5 # becomes# -0.8x = 4x + 0.8 #
From here we can solve this like any other equation.
# -0.8x = 4x + 0.8 #
# -4.8x = 0.8 #
# x = 6 #
So there you have it,
