SOLUTION: How do I proof this 3x-15=1/2(10x+8)

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Question 893351: How do I proof this 3x-15=1/2(10x+8)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Prove 3x-15=1%2F2%2810x%2B8%29 ?

If the 1%2F2 on the right member is a factor, then use Distributive Property.
%281%2F2%29%2A10x%2B%281%2F2%29%2A8
5x%2B4%3C%3E3x-15
The equation is false, so not provable as a truth.