Question 216813
3x+15 over 5 is equal to 2x-1 solve for x


{{{(3x + 15)/5 = 2x - 1}}}


3x + 15 = 5(2x - 1) ------ Multiplying each side of equation by LCD, 5


3x + 15 = 10x - 5 


3x - 10x = - 5 - 15


- 7x = - 20


{{{x = (-20)/-7 = 20/7}}}, or {{{highlight_green(2.857143)}}}