Problem

Solve and check the linear equation.
\[
27-\frac{x}{4}=\frac{x}{5}
\]
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. The solution set is (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)
B. The solution set is $\{x \mid x$ is a real number $\}$.
C. The solution set is $\varnothing$.

Answer

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Final Answer: The solution set is \(\boxed{60}\).

Steps

Step 1 :Multiply every term by 20 to get rid of the fractions: \(20(27-\frac{x}{4})=20(\frac{x}{5})\), which simplifies to \(540-5x=4x\).

Step 2 :Move all terms involving x to one side and constant terms to the other side: \(540=9x\).

Step 3 :Simplify the equation and solve for x: \(x=\frac{540}{9}=60\).

Step 4 :Check the solution by substituting x = 60 back into the original equation: \(27-\frac{60}{4}=\frac{60}{5}\), which simplifies to \(27-15=12\), and since both sides of the equation are equal, the solution is correct.

Step 5 :Final Answer: The solution set is \(\boxed{60}\).

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