Question

What is the value of x in the equation 2x - 3/5 = -1/10

Answer 1

Answer: x=1/4

Explanation:

1. Isolate x: if you move -3/5 to the other side, your equation would become

=> 2x=-1/10+3/5

2. Find the common denominator: since you can't add -1/10 with 3/5 without simplifying, you're equation would change to this:

=> 2x=-1/10+6/10

3. Simplify:

=> 2x=5/10 => 2x=1/2

4. Divide:

=> 2x=1/2 => x=1/2*1/2 => x=1/4

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Answer 2

1/4

Explanation:

you add 3/5 to the other side and find the lcm making it 6/10--1/10=5/10. Then 5/10 divided by 2 = 2.5/10 which you can simplify to 1/4.