Solve the equation for x.
3/10 x − 5 = 1
Responses
A x = 15
B x = 20x = 20
C x = 30x = 30
D x = 35
To solve the equation, first add 5 to both sides:
3/10x - 5 + 5 = 1 + 5
3/10x = 6
Next, multiply both sides by 10/3 to isolate x:
(3/10*x)*(10/3) = 6*(10/3)
x = 20
So, the answer is B) x = 20.