Question

What is the solution of $\frac{x-5}{2}-\frac{x-3}{5}=\frac{1}{2}$?

• A. $x=5$
• B. $x=7$
• C. $x=8$
• D. $x=9$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $x=8$

Given ,$\frac{x-5}{2}-\frac{x-3}{5}=\frac{1}{2}$

$\frac{5x-25-2x+6}{5\times 2}=\frac{1}{2}$

$3x-19=5$

$3x=24$

$x=8$