Question

How do you simplify `(2x+5)/2=(3x-2)/6`?

Answer 1

`x=-\frac(34)(6)\approx-5.67`

Explanation:

Cross multiply:
`6(2x+5)=2(3x-2)`
`12x+30=6x-4`

Arrange so that like terms are on the same side:
`12x-6x=-30-4`
`6x=-34`
`x=\frac(-34)(6)=\approx-5.67`