Question

Solve the equation 1/10x-1=3/5

Answer 1

x = 16

Explanation:

multiply all terms in the equation by the lowest common multiple of 10 and 5, that is 10 to eliminate the fractions

x - 10 = 6 ( add 10 to both sides )

x = 16

Answer 2

Answer: 16

Explanation:

`(1)/(10)x - 1 = (3)/(5)\\\\\\(1(10))/(10)x - 1(10) = (3(10))/(5)\quad \rightarrow \quad \text{(multiplied by LCD)}\\\\\\x - 10 = 3(2)\quad \rightarrow \quad \text{(simplified all terms)}\\x - 10 = 6\quad \rightarrow \quad \text{(simplified right side)}\\x = 16\quad \rightarrow \quad \text{(added 10 to both sides)}`