2v(5)=3v(x)

Question

how do i solve this?

Answer 1

2v(5)=3vx

 

At first glance, you might be unsure of what you're solving for in this equation, since there are 2 variables. Do you notice any similarities between the left and right sides?

 

Both sides have a v, which means this variable will cancel out and disappear from your equation.

2(5)=3x

 

Now you know you are solving for x. Let's swap sides because I like keeping the variable on the left.

3x = 2(5)

 

Now isolate the variable by dividing both sides by 3.

x = (2*5)/3

 

x = 10/3 (or you can write it as a decimal or mixed number)

 

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Divide by v first and then try to solve. You can do it!