Question

Solve for x : 3/5(x + 2)= x-4

Answer 1

x = 13

Explanation:

Given

`(3)/(5)`(x + 2) = x - 4

Multiply through by 5 to clear the fraction

3(x + 2) = 5x - 20 ← distribute left side

3x + 6 = 5x - 20 ( subtract 5x from both sides )

- 2x + 6 = - 20 ( subtract 6 from both sides )

- 2x = - 26 ( divide both sides by - 2 )

x = 13