Question

Solve the equation: (3)/(7)-(2)/(5)x=5

Answer 1

x = -
`(80)/(7)`

Explanation:

Given

`(3)/(7)` -
`(2)/(5)` x = 5

Multiply through by 35 ( the lcm of 7 and 5 ) to clear the fractions

15 - 14x = 175 ( subtract 15 from both sides )

- 14x = 160 ( divide both sides by - 14 )

x =
`(160)/(-14)` = -
`(80)/(7)`