Nataliya D. answered 08/20/13
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x 3x – 1 6x + 5
—— + ———— = ————
5 2 4
The least common denominator LCD(5, 2, 4) = 20, then let's multiply each term of equation by 20
4 x 10 3x – 1 5 6x + 5
20 • —— + 20 • ———— = 20 • ————
5 2 4
1 1 1
4x + 10(3x – 1) = 5(6x + 5)
4x + 30x – 10 = 30x + 25
4x + 30x – 30x = 10 + 25
4x = 35
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x = 8 —— = 8.75
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