find the number whose fifth part increased by the 5 is equal to its fourth part diminished by 5
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1/5 x +5=1/4 x -5
Add 5 to both sides and u have :
1/5x + 10 = 1/4 x
then multiply equation by 20 to get rid of denominator.
20× 1/5x +20 (10)=20×1/4x
Cancel out denominators .
4x+200 =5x
200 = 5x - 4x
x =200
Add 5 to both sides and u have :
1/5x + 10 = 1/4 x
then multiply equation by 20 to get rid of denominator.
20× 1/5x +20 (10)=20×1/4x
Cancel out denominators .
4x+200 =5x
200 = 5x - 4x
x =200
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