Math Problem Statement

4x/7-1/2=-3/4-2x/5

Solution

Let's solve the equation step by step:

4x712=342x5\frac{4x}{7} - \frac{1}{2} = -\frac{3}{4} - \frac{2x}{5}

Step 1: Eliminate fractions by finding the least common denominator (LCD).

The denominators are 7, 2, 4, and 5. The least common denominator for these is 140.

Multiply each term by 140 to eliminate the fractions:

140(4x7)140(12)=140(34)140(2x5)140 \cdot \left( \frac{4x}{7} \right) - 140 \cdot \left( \frac{1}{2} \right) = 140 \cdot \left( -\frac{3}{4} \right) - 140 \cdot \left( \frac{2x}{5} \right)

Simplifying each term:

14074x14021=1404(3)14052x\frac{140}{7} \cdot 4x - \frac{140}{2} \cdot 1 = \frac{140}{4} \cdot (-3) - \frac{140}{5} \cdot 2x

204x70=353282x20 \cdot 4x - 70 = -35 \cdot 3 - 28 \cdot 2x

Now calculate:

80x70=10556x80x - 70 = -105 - 56x

Step 2: Move all terms involving xx to one side and constants to the other.

Add 56x56x to both sides:

80x+56x=105+7080x + 56x = -105 + 70

Simplifying:

136x=35136x = -35

Step 3: Solve for xx.

x=35136x = \frac{-35}{136}

So the solution is:

x=35136x = -\frac{35}{136}

Would you like further clarification on any steps, or have any questions?


Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you solve equations with more than one variable?
  2. How do you handle equations involving fractions or decimals?
  3. What is the least common denominator, and why is it useful?
  4. How can you check if your solution to an equation is correct?
  5. How do you deal with negative fractions in algebraic equations?

Tip: When solving equations with fractions, always start by eliminating the fractions to simplify the equation. It often makes the process quicker and easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Equations
Fractions

Formulas

Solving linear equations with fractions
Least Common Denominator (LCD) method

Theorems

Solving linear equations
Distributive property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9