Solve for x. 2 1/2 x-3/4 (2x+5) = 3/8

A:x=-4 5/8

B:x=-3 3/8

C:x=4 / 1/8

D:x=5 3/8

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Foster

12 May, 01:51

Solve for x. 2 1/2 x-3/4 (2x+5) = 3/8

A:x=-4 5/8

B:x=-3 3/8

C:x=4 / 1/8

D:x=5 3/8

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Bridger Mueller · Answer 1

First, convert all of the fractions to decimals:

2.5x -.75 (2x + 5) =.375

Then distribute the parenthesis:

2.5x - 1.5x + 3.75 =.375

Subtract the 1.5x:

1x + 3.75 =.375

Subtract 3.75 from both sides:

1x = - 3.375

Convert back to fraction:

1x = - 3 375/1000

Simplify:

X = - 3 3/8

Solve for x. 2 1/2 x-3/4 (2x+5) = 3/8 A:x=-4 5/8B:x=-3 3/8 C:x=4 / 1/8 D:x=5 3/8

Solve for x. 2 1/2 x-3/4 (2x+5) = 3/8

A:x=-4 5/8

B:x=-3 3/8

C:x=4 / 1/8

D:x=5 3/8