SOLUTION: Explain how to slove this x-2/5=3/5

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Question 17712: Explain how to slove this x-2/5=3/5
Answer by xcentaur(357) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+x-%282%2F5%29=%283%2F5%29+
x=3/5+2/5
x=(3+2)/5
x=5/5
x=1


Or, if you're question was
+%28x-2%29%2F5=3%2F5
x-2=5(3/5)
x-2=3
x=3+2
x=5


Wasn't sure what you meant.
Hope this helps,
Prabhat