SOLUTION: solve the equation by cross multiplying. 2x/5 = x^2

SOLUTION: solve the equation by cross multiplying. 2x/5 = x^2 - 5x/5x

Question 278705: solve the equation by cross multiplying.
2x/5 = x^2 - 5x/5x
Answer by unlockmath(1688) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hello,
When we cross multiply this 2x/5 = x^2 - 5x/5x we get:
10x^2=5x^2-25x Subtract 5x^2 from both sides to get:
5x^2=-25x Divide 5x into both sides to get:
x=-5
There we go. Plug in the answer to see if it works.
RJ
www.math-unlock.com
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