The equation is .
To find the LCD of left side denominators.
\First denominator 5: 1, 5.
\Second denominator 2: 1, 2.
\Then LCD is 10.
\So rewrite .
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(Left side denominators are same and add numerators)
(Apply cross product property:
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Distribute terms using distibutive property: ).
(Multiply numeratiors and denominators)
(Simplify)
Apply subtraction property of equality: If a = b then .
(Subtract 60x from each side)
Apply commutative property of addition: a + b = b + a.
\ (Apply additive inverse property:
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Combine like terms using distributive property: ).
(Simplify)
Apply division property of equality: If a = b then .
(Divide each side by 10)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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The value of .