Question

What is the value of x in the equation 1/5x – 2/3y = 30, when y = 15?

Answer 1

x = 200

Explanation:

1/5x - 2/3y = 30

Put y as 15 and evaluate.

1/5x - 2/3(15) = 30

1/5x - 30/3 = 30

1/5x - 10 = 30

Add 10 on both sides.

1/5x = 40

Multiply both sides by 5.

x = 200

Answer 2

x = 200

Explanation:

1/5x – 2/3y = 30

substitute in y

1/5x - 2/3(15) = 30

multiply

1/5x - 10 = 30

isolate the variable

1/5x = 40

multiply each side by 5

x = 200