SOLUTION: How do you solve for x in the following problem: 5+(1/x-2)=35?
I've tried distributing all the way where I'm left with 1/x= 32 but I am getting confused on how to get the x by it
Question 780942: How do you solve for x in the following problem: 5+(1/x-2)=35?
I've tried distributing all the way where I'm left with 1/x= 32 but I am getting confused on how to get the x by itself. Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5 + 1/x - 2 = 35
Common denominator = x - 2
5(x - 2) + 1 = 35(x - 2)
5x - 10 + 1 = 35x - 70
Collect like terms:
-30x = - 61
30x = 61
x = 61/30
x = 2 1/30
Hope this helps.
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