Question

How do you solve `3/2x-4/5=8`?

Answer 1

`x =color(green)(88/15`

Explanation:

`3/2x-4/5=8`

Cross multiplying the denominators of the L.H.S to obtain the L.C.M
(`10`):

`(3x.5 -4.2)/10=8`

`(15x -8)/10=8`
`(15x -8)=8 . 10`

`15x =80 +8`

`x =color(green)(88/15`