Simplifying and Combining Like Terms: Solving an equation with fractions

To solve this equation, we will perform the following steps:

• Step 1: Move terms involving $x$ to one side of the equation. Subtract $\frac{1}{10}x$ from both sides:
$\frac{2}{5}x - \frac{1}{10}x = -\frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{4}$
• Step 2: Simplify the equation:

First, simplify the right-hand side:

$-\frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{4} = -\frac{4}{4} = -1$
• Step 3: Align terms with $x$. Find a common denominator for the fractions on the left side:

The common denominator for $\frac{2}{5}x$ and $\frac{1}{10}x$ is 10.

$\frac{4}{10}x - \frac{1}{10}x = \frac{3}{10}x$
• Step 4: Set up the simplified equation:
$\frac{3}{10}x = -1$
• Step 5: Solve for $x$ by multiplying both sides by the reciprocal of the fraction's coefficient:
$x = -1 \times \frac{10}{3} = -\frac{10}{3}$
• Step 6: Final answer check verifies against the multiple-choice option.

Therefore, the solution to the equation is $x = -\frac{10}{3}$.

To solve the equation $-\frac{1}{7} + \frac{3}{4}x = \frac{1}{8}x + \frac{3}{14}$, we complete the following steps:

Step 1: Isolate the terms involving $x$ on one side of the equation and the constant terms on the other side.

Start by subtracting $\frac{1}{8}x$ from both sides:

$-\frac{1}{7} + \frac{3}{4}x - \frac{1}{8}x = \frac{3}{14}$

Step 2: Move the constant term $-\frac{1}{7}$ to the other side:

$\frac{3}{4}x - \frac{1}{8}x = \frac{3}{14} + \frac{1}{7}$

Step 3: Find a common denominator for combining like terms.

For the left side, convert the fractions with denominators 4 and 8 to a common denominator of 8:

$\frac{3}{4}x = \frac{6}{8}x$

So, $\frac{6}{8}x - \frac{1}{8}x = \frac{5}{8}x$

Now consider the right side by converting the fractions with denominators 14 and 7 to a common denominator of 14:

$\frac{1}{7} = \frac{2}{14}$

Therefore, $\frac{3}{14} + \frac{2}{14} = \frac{5}{14}$

Step 4: Equate the simplified terms:

$\frac{5}{8}x = \frac{5}{14}$

Step 5: Solve for $x$ by isolating it using multiplication:

Multiply both sides by $\frac{8}{5}$ to clear the fractional coefficient of $x$:

$x = \frac{5}{14} \times \frac{8}{5}$

Simplify this expression:

$x = \frac{5 \times 8}{14 \times 5} = \frac{8}{14}$

Therefore, the solution to the equation is $x = \frac{8}{14}$.

To solve the equation $\frac{1}{8}x + 3 = -\frac{1}{5} + \frac{5}{16}x$, we will perform the following steps:

• Step 1: Clear the fractions
  First, find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators 8, 5, and 16. The LCM is 80.
• Step 2: Eliminate the fractions
  Multiply every term in the equation by 80:
$80 \times \frac{1}{8}x + 80 \times 3 = 80 \times \left(-\frac{1}{5}\right) + 80 \times \frac{5}{16}x$
• Simplifying, we get:
$10x + 240 = -16 + 25x$
• Step 3: Rearrange and combine like terms
  Subtract $10x$ from both sides to get the $x$ terms on one side:
$240 = -16 + 25x - 10x$
• Further simplifying, we have:
$240 = -16 + 15x$
• Add 16 to both sides to isolate terms with $x$:
$240 + 16 = 15x$ $256 = 15x$
• Step 4: Solve for $x$
  Divide both sides by 15:
$x = \frac{256}{15}$

Therefore, the solution to the equation is $x = \frac{256}{15}$. The correct choice corresponding to this answer is choice 2.

We will move the elements with the X to the left side and the elements without the X to the right side, changing the plus and minus signs accordingly.

First, we move the minus X to the left section:

$-\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{3}x+x=\frac{1}{5}$

Now we move the minus 1/2 to the right section:

$\frac{1}{3}x+x=\frac{1}{5}+\frac{1}{2}$

We will find a common denominator for the fractions on the right side and reduce accordingly. Convert the mixed fraction on the left side into a simple fraction:

$1\frac{1}{3}x=\frac{2+5}{10}$

$\frac{4}{3}x=\frac{7}{10}$

Multiply by$\frac{3}{4}$ to reduce the left side:

$x=\frac{7}{10}\times\frac{3}{4}=\frac{7\times3}{10\times4}=\frac{21}{40}$

• Move similar terms to one side.

• Create common denominators using the least common multiple of the different fractions.

• Reduction of fractions.

To solve this equation, we will follow these steps:

• Step 1: Simplify each side of the equation by combining like terms.
• Step 2: Find and apply the least common denominator to eliminate fractions.
• Step 3: Solve the resulting linear equation.

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation. The original equation is:

$-x + \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{8} = 5 + \frac{1}{4}x - \frac{1}{3}x$

On the left side, combine the constant terms:

$\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{8}$

The least common denominator (LCD) for these fractions is 24.

$\frac{1}{4} = \frac{6}{24}, \quad \frac{1}{3} = \frac{8}{24}, \quad \frac{1}{8} = \frac{3}{24}$

Combine them:

$\frac{6}{24} - \frac{8}{24} + \frac{3}{24} = \frac{1}{24}$

The left side of the equation becomes:

$-x + \frac{1}{24}$

On the right side, combine the $x$ terms:

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

Express with the common denominator 12:

$\frac{1}{4}x = \frac{3}{12}x, \quad \frac{1}{3}x = \frac{4}{12}x$

Combine them:

$\frac{3}{12}x - \frac{4}{12}x = -\frac{1}{12}x$

The right side of the equation becomes:

$5 - \frac{1}{12}x$

Step 2: Combine the aligned equation:

$-x + \frac{1}{24} = 5 - \frac{1}{12}x$

Step 3: Eliminate fractions by multiplying the entire equation by 24 (the LCD of the denominators 1, 24, 12):

$24(-x + \frac{1}{24}) = 24(5 - \frac{1}{12}x)$

Simplifies to:

$-24x + 1 = 120 - 2x$

Rearrange to solve for $x$:

• Get all $x$ terms on one side:
$-24x + 2x = 120 - 1$ $-22x = 119$
• Divide both sides by -22:
$x = -\frac{119}{22}$

In conclusion, the value of $x$ is:

$-\frac{119}{22}$

To solve this problem, we'll proceed with the following steps:

• Step 1: Combine like terms on both sides of the equation.
• Step 2: Eliminate the fractions by finding a common multiple.
• Step 3: Solve for $x$ by isolating it on one side.

Now, let's work through each step:
**Step 1**: Combine like terms.
On the left side: Combine $-\frac{1}{5}x$ and $-\frac{1}{4}x$:
$-\frac{1}{5}x - \frac{1}{4}x = -\left(\frac{4}{20}x + \frac{5}{20}x\right) = -\frac{9}{20}x$.
The equation becomes: $-\frac{9}{20}x + \frac{1}{3} + 1 = 3x - \frac{1}{5}$.

**Step 2**: Eliminate fractions by multiplying the whole equation by the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators (20, 3, 5).
The LCM of 20, 3, and 5 is 60.
Multiplying each term by 60 gives:
$60\left(-\frac{9}{20}x\right) + 60\left(\frac{1}{3}\right) + 60 \times 1 = 60 \times 3x - 60\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)$
This simplifies to:
$-27x + 20 + 60 = 180x - 12$.

**Step 3**: Combine constants and isolate $x$.
Combine constants on the left side: $-27x + 80 = 180x - 12$.
Add $27x$ to both sides: $80 = 207x - 12$.
Add 12 to both sides: $92 = 207x$.
Divide both sides by 207: $x = \frac{92}{207}$.
Simplify $\frac{92}{207}$ to $\frac{4}{9}$ (as both 92 and 207 are divisible by 23).

Therefore, the solution to the problem is $x = \frac{4}{9}$.

To solve this linear equation, we begin by simplifying it:

Step 1: Distribute the fraction on the left side of the equation.

• We have $-\frac{1}{5}(x + \frac{1}{4})$. Distribute the $-\frac{1}{5}$:
  $-\frac{1}{5} \cdot x - \frac{1}{5} \cdot \frac{1}{4} = -\frac{1}{5}x - \frac{1}{20}$ So, the equation becomes:
  $-\frac{1}{5}x - \frac{1}{20} = \frac{7}{10} + \frac{3}{5}x - \frac{2}{5}$

Step 2: Simplify the right side.

• First, combine the constant terms $\frac{7}{10}$ and $-\frac{2}{5}$ on the right side:
  Convert $-\frac{2}{5}$ to tenths to combine: $-\frac{2}{5} = -\frac{4}{10}$.
  Now, $\frac{7}{10} - \frac{4}{10} = \frac{3}{10}$.
  The right side simplifies to:
  $\frac{3}{10} + \frac{3}{5}x$

Step 3: Move all terms involving $x$ to one side and constants to the other.

• Add $\frac{1}{5}x$ to both sides:
  $-\frac{1}{20} = \frac{3}{10} + \frac{3}{5}x + \frac{1}{5}x$
• Combine like terms involving $x$ on the right side:
  Convert $\frac{1}{5}x$ to a common denominator with $\frac{3}{5}x$ which is $\frac{3}{5}x = \frac{6}{10}x$ and $\frac{1}{5}x = \frac{2}{10}x$, giving us:
  $\frac{8}{10}x$, thus yielding
  $\frac{3}{10} + \frac{8}{10}x$
• To isolate $x$, subtract $\frac{3}{10}$ from both sides:
  $-\frac{1}{20} - \frac{3}{10} = \frac{8}{10}x$

Step 4: Solve the resulting equation for $x$.

• Calculate $-\frac{1}{20} - \frac{3}{10}$:
  Convert $-\frac{3}{10}$ to a common denominator with $-\frac{1}{20}$:
  $-\frac{3}{10} = -\frac{6}{20}$.
  So, $-\frac{1}{20} - \frac{6}{20} = -\frac{7}{20}$:
  The equation becomes:
  $-\frac{7}{20} = \frac{8}{10}x$
• Divide both sides by $\frac{8}{10}$ to solve for $x$:
  $x = \left(-\frac{7}{20}\right) \div \left(\frac{8}{10}\right)$
• When dividing fractions, invert the divisor and multiply:
  $x = -\frac{7}{20} \times \frac{10}{8}$
• Simplify:
  $x = -\frac{7 \times 10}{20 \times 8} = -\frac{70}{160}$
• Simplify further by dividing both numerator and denominator by the greatest common divisor (which is 10):
  $x = -\frac{7}{16}$

Therefore, the solution to the equation is $x = -\frac{7}{16}$.

The correct choice is:

$-\frac{7}{16}$

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

• Step 1: Distribute $-\frac{1}{5}$ across $(x-\frac{1}{3})$.
• Step 2: Clear fractions by multiplying through by the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.
• Step 3: Simplify and combine like terms to isolate $x$.

Let's work through each step:

Step 1: Distribute $-\frac{1}{5}$ across $(x-\frac{1}{3})$.
$-\frac{1}{5}(x-\frac{1}{3}) = -\frac{1}{5}x + \frac{1}{15}$.

The equation now is:
$-\frac{1}{5}x + \frac{1}{15} + \frac{1}{15} = -\frac{3}{5}x + \frac{1}{10}$.

Simplify the left side:
$-\frac{1}{5}x + \frac{2}{15} = -\frac{3}{5}x + \frac{1}{10}$.

Step 2: Multiply through by 30, which is the LCM of 5, 15, and 10, to clear fractions.
$30(-\frac{1}{5}x) + 30(\frac{2}{15}) = 30(-\frac{3}{5}x) + 30(\frac{1}{10})$.

This gives us:
$-6x + 4 = -18x + 3$.

Step 3: Solve for $x$.
Add $18x$ to both sides to get:
$12x + 4 = 3$.

Subtract 4 from both sides:
$12x = -1$.

Divide both sides by 12:
$x = -\frac{1}{12}$.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is $x = -\frac{1}{12}$.

Let's solve the equation $-\frac{1}{5}(x+\frac{1}{5})+\frac{1}{3}=-\frac{1}{4}x+\frac{1}{5}$ step-by-step.

Step 1: Distribute the $-\frac{1}{5}$ on the left side:

Distribute: $-\frac{1}{5} \cdot x - \frac{1}{5} \cdot \frac{1}{5} = -\frac{1}{5}x - \frac{1}{25}$

The equation becomes: $-\frac{1}{5}x - \frac{1}{25} + \frac{1}{3} = -\frac{1}{4}x + \frac{1}{5}$

Step 2: Combine like terms:

Add $\frac{1}{25}$ to both sides to remove the constant term from the left:

The left side becomes: $-\frac{1}{5}x + \frac{20}{25} = -\frac{1}{5}x + \frac{4}{5}$

The right side remains: $-\frac{1}{4}x + \frac{1}{5}$

Step 3: Bring all terms involving $x$ to one side and constant terms to the other:

Add $\frac{1}{4}x$ to both sides: $-\frac{1}{5}x + \frac{1}{4}x + \frac{4}{5} = \frac{1}{5}$

Find a common denominator for the coefficients of $x$:

$-\frac{1}{5}x + \frac{1}{4}x = -\frac{4}{20}x + \frac{5}{20}x = \frac{1}{20}x$

The equation is now: $\frac{1}{20}x + \frac{4}{5} = \frac{1}{5}$

Step 4: Isolate $x$:

Subtract $\frac{4}{5}$ from both sides: $\frac{1}{20}x = \frac{1}{5} - \frac{4}{5} = -\frac{3}{5}$

Multiply both sides by 20 to solve for $x$: $x = 20 \times -\frac{3}{5} = -\frac{60}{5} = -12$

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Therefore, the value of $x$ is $-\frac{28}{15}$.