Question

Solve for x
x+5/4 - x-2/2=5

Answer 1

x=-11

Explanation:

`(x + 5)/(4) - (x - 2)/(2) = 5`

`4( (x + 5)/(4)) - 4( (x - 2)/(2)) = 4(5)`

`x + 5 - 2(x - 2) = 20`

`x + 5 - 2x + 4 = 20`

`x - 2x = 20 -5 - 4`

`- x = 11`

`( - x)/( - 1) = (11)/( - 1)`

`x = - 11`