Question

Help pls and explain !!

if c/d - a/b =x, a =2c, and b=5d, what is the value of c/d in terms of x?
a) 2/3 x
b) 3/4 x
c) 4/3 x
d) 5/3 x

Answer 1

help pls and explain !!

if c/d - a/b =x, a =2c, and b=5d, what is the value of c/d in terms of x?

D) 5/3 X

Answer 2

d) 5/3 x

Explanation:

You substitute a for 2c and b for 5d, so your equation will look like this:

c/d - 2c/5d = x

Then you just simplify into x by making c/d into 5c/5d so you have a common denominator.

5c/5d - 2c/5d = x

3c/5d = x

5/3 is your answer