How to solve x/5 + 1/4 - x/2

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$\frac{x}{5}+\frac{1}{4}-\frac{x}{2}$$

Factor

$\frac{5-6x}{20}$

Solution Steps

Factor out $\frac{1}{20}$.

$$\frac{4x+5-10x}{20}$$

Consider $4x+5-10x$. Multiply and combine like terms.

$$-6x+5$$

Rewrite the complete factored expression.

$$\frac{-6x+5}{20}$$

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$-\frac{3x}{10}+\frac{1}{4}$

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