Challenge: (3/5)x + 10 = 16

1 answer

To solve the equation \((3/5)x + 10 = 16\), follow these steps:

  1. Subtract 10 from both sides: \[ \frac{3}{5}x + 10 - 10 = 16 - 10 \] \[ \frac{3}{5}x = 6 \]

  2. Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of \(\frac{3}{5}\), which is \(\frac{5}{3}\): \[ x = 6 \times \frac{5}{3} \]

  3. Calculate the right side: \[ x = \frac{30}{3} = 10 \]

So, the solution is: \[ \boxed{10} \]