Question

Solve the following equations. Show your solution.

1.) 1/5x - 2 = -3
2.) 15 = 10 - x/4
3.) x/3 - 12 = -2
4.) x/-2 + (-6) = 6​​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1.) 1/5x - 2 = -3

Adding 2 to both sides, we get:

1/5x = -1

Multiplying both sides by 5, we get:

x = -5

Therefore, the solution is x = -5.

2.) 15 = 10 - x/4

Subtracting 10 from both sides, we get:

5 = -x/4

Multiplying both sides by -4, we get:

-20 = x

Therefore, the solution is x = -20.

3.) x/3 - 12 = -2

Adding 12 to both sides, we get:

x/3 = 10

Multiplying both sides by 3, we get:

x = 30

Therefore, the solution is x = 30.

4.) x/-2 + (-6) = 6

Adding 6 to both sides, we get:

x/-2 = 12

Multiplying both sides by -2, we get:

x = -24

Therefore, the solution is x = -24.