Question

Which equation is equivalent to 3/5 = x+1/y-2 when solved for x?

Answer 1

It's the second option x = (3y - 11) / 5.

Explanation:

3/5 = x+1/y-2

Cross multiplying:

3(y - 2) = 5(x + 1)

3y - 6 = 5x + 5

5x = 3y - 6 - 5

5x = 3y - 11

x = (3y - 11) / 5.