Pre-Algebra Examples

Solve for x 2/3=18/(x+5)
Step 1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 2
Multiply the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction. Set this equal to the product of the denominator of the first fraction and the numerator of the second fraction.
Step 3
Solve the equation for .
Tap for more steps...
Step 3.1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 3.2
Multiply by .
Step 3.3
Divide each term in by and simplify.
Tap for more steps...
Step 3.3.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 3.3.2
Simplify the left side.
Tap for more steps...
Step 3.3.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
Tap for more steps...
Step 3.3.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.3.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 3.3.3
Simplify the right side.
Tap for more steps...
Step 3.3.3.1
Divide by .
Step 3.4
Move all terms not containing to the right side of the equation.
Tap for more steps...
Step 3.4.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 3.4.2
Subtract from .