Question

Step by step order ....

Answer 1

To isolate x you would start by subtracting 1/2 from both sides and be left with 1/5x= 7/2, then you would multiply both sides by 5 to get rid of 1/5 and you would be left with x=35/2

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. Determine the LCM of the denominators LCM=10

2. Multiply each piece of the equation by the common denominator.

3. 2x + 5 = 40

4. Subtract 5 from both sides

5. 2x = 35

6. Divide both sides by 2

7. x = 35/2