Question

please help me solve this equation..posted in replies

Answer 1

\[\frac{ x+1 }{ 2 }=\frac{ 2x }{ 5 }\]

Answer 2

cross multiply
\[\implies 5(x+1) = 2(2x)\]
multiply...
\[\implies 5x + 5 = 4x\]
do you know how to solve for x now?

Answer 3

or do you need more help?

Answer 4

yes do i do..5x-4x=5?? than solve from there

Answer 5

x = -5

Answer 6

5x -4x = -5 <--not positive 5