SOLUTION: 1/2x + 2/5 = 3/10x

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Question 983611: 1/2x + 2/5 = 3/10x
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, Fombitz:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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1%2F2x+%2B+2%2F5+=+3%2F10x
Multiply by x
1%2F2+%2B+2x%2F5+=+3%2F10
Multiply by 10
5+%2B+4x+=+3
4x = -2
x = -1/2

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply both sides by 10.
5x%2B4=3x
2x=-4
x=-2