SOLUTION: 20x+50 over 15x-30 I have to simplify this. Here is what I did: ((20+50))/((15x-30)) = ((4x+10))/((3x-6)) = ((2(2x+5)))/((3(x-2))) Please tell me if this is right. I hop

Algebra ->  Rational-functions -> SOLUTION: 20x+50 over 15x-30 I have to simplify this. Here is what I did: ((20+50))/((15x-30)) = ((4x+10))/((3x-6)) = ((2(2x+5)))/((3(x-2))) Please tell me if this is right. I hop      Log On


   



Question 77921: 20x+50 over 15x-30
I have to simplify this. Here is what I did:
((20+50))/((15x-30)) = ((4x+10))/((3x-6)) = ((2(2x+5)))/((3(x-2)))
Please tell me if this is right. I hope so! This is for a test.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20x+50 over 15x-30
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Factor where you can to get:
[10(2x+5)]/[15(x-2)]
Reduce the 10/15 to get:
[2(2x+5)]/[3(x-2)]
That is the best way to write the answer.
Cheers,
Stan H.