Question

2x + 21/5 = 3 Solve for x.
Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

x= -3/5

Explanation:

2x+21/5=3

2x+21/5-21/5=3-21/5 (subtract 21/5 from both sides)

2x=3-21/5 (L.C.M=5)

2x= 15-21/5

2x= -6/5

2x/2=-6/5/2 (divide both sides by 2)

x= -6/5x1/2 (reciprocal)

x= -6/10

simplify:

x= -3/5