Question

Solve $\frac{x-3}{5}-2=\frac{2x}{5}$ for the value of $x$.

Answer 1

Given, $\frac{x-3}{5}-2=\frac{2x}{5}$

On taking L.C.M., we get

$\frac{x-3-10}{5}=\frac{2x}{5}$

$\Rightarrow x-13=2x$

$\Rightarrow x-2x=13$

$\Rightarrow x=-13$