How do you solve #5/(2-x)=7/10#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-08-19T09:19:04

#x = -36/7#

There is an equation which has one fraction on each side. You can cross-multiply.

#5/(2-x)=7/10#

#7(2-x) = 5 xx10#

#14-7x = 50#

#14-50 = 7x#

#-36 = 7x#

#x = -36/7#