Question

Solve for x: 2 over 5 plus 3 over 5 x equals quantity x plus 5 over 10.

x = -3

x = 2

x = -3 and x = 2

No Solution

Answer 1

x=-1/4

Explanation:

2/5+3/5x=x+5/10

subtract 2/5 form both sides

3/5x=x+1/10

subtract x form both sides

-2/5x=1/10

Multiply both sides by 5

-2x=1/2

x= - 1/4