Question

Solve the equation 2x-1/3x+5=5 and check your answer.

Answer 1

2x-1=5(3x+5)

2x-1=15x+25

2x-15x=25+1

-13x=26

x=-2

hope it help

Answer 2

2x-1=5(3x+5)

2x-1= 15x+25

2x-15x= 25+1

-13x=26

X=-26/13

X=-2

verification

2(-2)-1/3(-2)+5=5

-4-1/-6+5=5

-5/-1=5

5=5

LHS= RHS hence X=-2