Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided. 3x/2 = 5

x = 10/3

Explanation:

3x/2 = 5

assuming we are solving for x, we need to get x by itself

we start by getting rid of the denominator 2, by multiplying it by itself. what we do to one side we do to the other, so we multiply 5 by 2 as well

(3x/2) * 2 = 5 * 2

the 2s on the left side cancel out and we are left with 3x = 10

to get x by itself, divide both sides by 3

3x/3 = x

10/3 = 10/3

x = 10/3 or 3 1/3