Question

solve the equation for x :
2x - 1 / 3x + 5 = 5​

Answer 1

Answer:

-2

Step-by-step explanation:

2x - 1 = 15x + 25

15x - 2x = -1 -25

13x = -26

x = -2

hope this helps you mate

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{2x - 1}{3x + 5} = 5 \\ 2x - 1 = 5 \times (3x + 5) \\ 2x - 1 = 15x + 25 \\ 2x - 15x = 25 + 1 \\ - 13x = 26 \\ - x = 26 \div 13 \\ - x = 2 \\ x = - 2 \\ that \: is \: the \: answer \:\: thank \: you \:$