Question

Help with my algebra homework

Answer 1

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

2x /5 + 3 = x/10 - 1

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2x /5 + 3 =  x/10 - 1

2/5x + 3 = 1/10x - 1

Step 2: Subtract 1/10x from both sides.

2/5x + 3 - 1/10x = 1/10x - 1 - 1/10x

3/10x + 3 = -1

Step 3: Subtract 3 from both sides.

3 /10x + 3 - 3 = -1 - 3

3/10x = -4

Step 4: Multiply both sides by 10/3.

(10/3) * (3/10x) = (10/3) * (-4)

x = -40/3