To solve the equation, "7x - 2 over 6 = 5x + 4 over 5," we need to cross multiply:
(7x - 2) * 5 = 6 * (5x + 4)
35x - 10 = 30x + 24
Rearranging the equation:
35x - 30x = 24 + 10
5x = 34
Dividing both sides by 5:
x = 34/5
Therefore, x = 6.8.
7x - 2 over 6 = 5x + 4 over 5 cross multiply
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