Question

Can you help me?

solve for x
5 = 1/5x - 3

Answer 1

x = 40

Explanation:

5 = 1/5x -3

Add 3 to both sides

8= 1/5x

Multiply both sides by 5 to get rid of the fraction. (because no one likes fractions, lol)

40 = x

Check the math:

5= 1/5(40) -3

5 = 8-3