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coconut asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 1 decade ago

Help with equation: x/1 - 2x/5?

If you can help, thanks soo much!!

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  • P.V.
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    x/1 - 2x/5

    = (5x - 2x)/5

    =3x/5

    Source(s): me
  • zincita_444
    1 decade ago

    x/1 - 2x/5

    take 5 as LCM to make common denominator

    = (5x - 2x) /5

    = 3x / 5 is the solution

  • ella
    1 decade ago

    the LCD of the problem is 5, right?

    then, the equation will be

    (5x - 2x) / 5

    the final answer is

    3x/5

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