Question

1000+38x=900+40=

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(1000 + 38x = 900 + 40\), we can simplify the right side first:

\[
900 + 40 = 940
\]

Now, the equation becomes:

\[
1000 + 38x = 940
\]

Next, we subtract 1000 from both sides:

\[
38x = 940 - 1000
\]
\[
38x = -60
\]

Now, we divide both sides by 38 to solve for \(x\):

\[
x = \frac{-60}{38}
\]

We can simplify the fraction:

\[
x = \frac{-30}{19}
\]

Thus, the solution is:

\[
x = -\frac{30}{19}
\]

This is the final answer.