Posted by jerson on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 7:27am.
solve equation.. i continually keep getting this problem wrong
- pre algebra - Average Man, Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 11:24am
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?
- pre algebra - Brit, Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 7:36pm
ok so for this you do
you multiple both sides by 3
so you have
then go on from there
- pre algebra - PsyDAG, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 1:37am
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
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