Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 1 - 1.2 - Linear Equations in One Variable - 1.2 Exercises - Page 87: 29

Answer

x = -4

Work Step by Step

Solve : 5x/4 - x = -1/2 - 1/2 x/4 = -1 x = -4 Check : LHS = 5x/4 - x = 5(-4)/4 - (-4) = -5 + 4 = -1 RHS = -1/2 -1/2 = -1
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