Solve the rational equation 2/x+(-(x+1))/5=-4/5

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$\frac{2}{x}-\frac{x+1}{5}=-\frac{4}{5}$

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Learn how to solve problems step by step online. Solve the rational equation 2/x+(-(x+1))/5=-4/5. Simplify the product -(x+1). Move everything to the left hand side of the equation. Combine fractions with common denominator 5. The least common multiple (LCM) of a sum of algebraic fractions consists of the product of the common factors with the greatest exponent, and the uncommon factors.

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$x=-2,\:x=5$

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