Solve the equation

Question

2/5(8/15x -4) = 2/3x + 3/5

 

 

for the 2/5(8/15x -4) part I have to use distributive property.

Answer 1

please clarify if x is in denominator or numerator on both sides

Answer 2

(2/5)(8x/15 - 4) = 2x/3 + 3/5

(2/5)((8x/15) - (2/5)(4) = 2x/3 + 3/5    distribute

16x/75 - 8/5 = 2x/3 + 3/5                    simplify

16x - 120 = 50x + 45                           multiply by LCD, 75

 

Can you solve?