Math Problem Statement

Solve for x: -5/2x - 6/5 = 1/2. Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Solution

To solve the equation:

52x65=12\frac{-\frac{5}{2}}{x} - \frac{6}{5} = \frac{1}{2}

Let's solve it step by step.

Step 1: Eliminate the fraction on the left side involving xx.

Multiply the entire equation by xx to remove the denominator:

526x5=x2-\frac{5}{2} - \frac{6x}{5} = \frac{x}{2}

Step 2: Eliminate the fractions by multiplying the entire equation by the least common multiple of the denominators, which is 10.

10(52)10(6x5)=10(x2)10 \left(-\frac{5}{2}\right) - 10\left(\frac{6x}{5}\right) = 10\left(\frac{x}{2}\right)

Simplifying each term:

2512x=5x-25 - 12x = 5x

Step 3: Move all the terms involving xx to one side and constants to the other.

25=5x+12x-25 = 5x + 12x

Simplify the equation:

25=17x-25 = 17x

Step 4: Solve for xx.

x=2517x = \frac{-25}{17}

Final Answer:

x=2517x = -\frac{25}{17}

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you solve equations involving fractions?
  2. What are the steps to clear fractions from both sides of an equation?
  3. How can you verify your solution to an equation?
  4. What are the key properties of equations used in this solution?
  5. How do you interpret the solution to a fraction-based equation in real-world scenarios?

Tip:

When dealing with equations that have fractions, multiplying by the least common multiple of the denominators can simplify the process significantly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Equations with Fractions

Formulas

Cross Multiplication
Simplification of Fractions

Theorems

Properties of Equality
Fraction Operations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10