Question

What is the solution to this equation?

40x + 5 = 2x -3

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Answer 1

X = -4/19

You subtract 2x from 40x and 2x
It turns into 38x + 5 = -3
You subtract 5 from 5 and -3, 5 cancels out
38x = -8
Divide both sides by 38, 38 cancels out.
X = -4/19

Answer 2

x=-4/19

decimal form
x=-0.21