Not sure how to do 5x/2=3x+5

Question

Trying to figure out step by step on how to do this problem.  

5x/2=3x+5

Answer 1

First thing you need to do is get rid of the fraction part.  In order to do so, you need to multiply both sides by 2.

 

5x = 3x+5

2

 

5x = 2(3x+5)  (multiplied both sides by 2)

 

5x = 6x + 10  (distributed the 2 to both the 3x and the 5)

 

-x = 10  (subtracted 6x from both sides)

 

x = -10  (divided by -1 on both sides)

 

It's also good to check your answers by putting your answer in for x.

 

5 (-10) = 3(-10) + 5

    2

 

-50 = -30 + 5

  2

 

-25 = -25