Solve the equation: x -5 + 4x77 =x + 10 x using the properties of

Question

equalities. Show all your steps. Leave your answer as an improper fraction.

Answer 1

x - 5 + 4x = x + 10

Combine like terms on the left side:

5x - 5 = x + 10

Add 5 to both sides:

5x = x + 15

Subtract x from both sides:

4x = 15

Divide by 4:

x = 15/4

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 15/4.