solve equation.. i continually keep getting this problem wrong
x/3=x/5-2
Since 5-2=3, saying x/3=x/3 isn't really saying anything. Multiply each side by 3/1 if you don't believe me. Did you copy it down correctly?
ok so for this you do
x/3=x/5-2
you multiple both sides by 3
so you have
x=x/15 -6
then go on from there
Brit's math is incorrect.
In contrast to Averageman, I am assuming that your equation is really:
x/3 = x/5 - 2
Not x/3 = x/(5-2)
Multiply both sides by 15 to get rid of both denominators.
5x = 3x - 30
Subtract 3x from both sides.
2x = -30
Divide both sides by 2.
x = -15
To solve the equation (x/3) = (x/5) - 2, we can follow these steps:
1. Clear the denominators: Multiply every term in the equation by the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators (3 and 5), which is 15. Multiply both sides of the equation by 15 to eliminate the fractions:
15 * (x/3) = 15 * (x/5) - 15 * 2
2. Simplify the equation:
5x = 3x - 30
3. Gather like terms: Subtract 3x from both sides of the equation to isolate the variable:
5x - 3x = -30
4. Simplify the equation further:
2x = -30
5. Solve for x: Divide both sides of the equation by 2 to solve for x:
2x/2 = -30/2
x = -15
Therefore, the solution to the equation (x/3) = (x/5) - 2 is x = -15.