Solve. Clear fractions first.
-$$x + \frac { 1 } { 4 } x = 25$$
A) 5
B) 23
C) 20
D) 100

Name: Solve. Clear fractions first. -\[x + \frac { 1 } { 4 } x = 25\] A) 5 B) 23 C) 20 D) 100
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To solve the equation $x + \frac{1}{4}x = 25$, first find a common denominator to clear the fraction. In this case, multiply every term by 4 to eliminate the fraction: $4x + 1x = 100$. Simplifying, $5x = 100$. Dividing both sides by 5 gives $x = 20$.

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Solve Clear Fractions First $x + \frac { 1 } { 4 } x = 25$