Question

what is value of x? 2x+3/5x+3=2/5 a)x=1
b)x=3 c) no real numbers d) all real numbers

Answer 1

\[2x+\frac{3}{5}x+3=\frac{2}{5}\]
take out x on LHS as common factor

(2+0.6)x+3=2/5
2.6x+3=0.4
2.6x=-2.6
x=-1 (not 1)

Answer 2

Thanks for explaining that!