Question

2 + x/-10 = 2/5 what is x?

Answer 1

2 + x/-10 = 2/5
⇔ -20 + x = -4
⇔x = 16

Answer 2

x = 16 .

Explanation:

Given :
`2 + (x)/(-10) =(2)/(5)`.

To find : What is x.

Solution : We have given that

`2 + (x)/(-10) =(2)/(5)`.

On multiplying both sides by - 10.

-20 + x = -4 .

On adding both sides by 20

x = -4 + 20.

x = 16 .

Therefore, x = 16 .