Question

Solve for x in the equation 2/5x +1/3=3/4

Answer 1

The answer is x=25/24 or 1 1/24. You would solve this using inverse operations.
2/5x+1/3=3/4
1) 1/3=4/12 and 3/4=9/12
2) 9/12-4/12=5/12
3) 2/5x=5/12
4) Multiply by the reciprocal.
5) 5/2*2/5x=5/12*5/2
6) x=25/24
7)25/24=1 1/24

Answer 2

I hope this helps you


2/5x=3/4-1/3


2/5x=9-4/12


2/5x=5/12


x=25/24