Question

1/2x + 30 = 3/5x - 5

Solve for x.

Answer 1

x = 350

Explanation:

`(1)/(2)` x + 30 =
`(3)/(5)` x - 5

multiply through by 10, the LCM of 2 and 5 , to clear the fractions

5x +300 = 6x - 50 ( subtract 5x from both sides )

300 = x - 50 ( add 50 to both sides )

350 = x