Question

Rewrite the equation below so that it does not have fractions.

3/4x-2=2/5

Do not use decimals in your answer.

Answer 1

5x = 16

Explanation:

¾ x - 2 = ⅖

¾ x = ⅖ + 2

¾ x = (2 + 10)/5

¾ x = 12/5 → (multiplied by 20)

20(¾)x = 20(12/5)

5(3)x = 4(12)

15x = 48 → (divided by 3)

5x = 16