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3−(

5x+4

5

)=

x

2

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

3−(

5x+4

5

)=

x

2

Simplify: (Hide steps)

3+−x+

−4

5

=

x

2

(Distribute)

3+−x+

−4

5

=

1

2

x

(−x)+(3+

−4

5

)=

1

2

x(Combine Like Terms)

−x+

11

5

=

1

2

x

−x+

11

5

=

1

2

x



how did they get the -4

Verified Answer :

3 - (5x + 4/5) = x/2
3 - 5x - 4/5 = x/2
3 - 4/5 = x/2 + 5x
15/5 - 4/5 = x/2 + 5x
11/5 = x/2 + 5x.....multiply both sides by 10
22 = 5x + 50x
22 = 55x
22/55 = x
2/5 = x