x−3

2

=
x+3
5

1 answer

To solve the equation

\[ \frac{x - 3}{2} = \frac{x + 3}{5}, \]

we can start by cross-multiplying to eliminate the fractions. This gives us:

\[ 5(x - 3) = 2(x + 3). \]

Now, distribute both sides:

\[ 5x - 15 = 2x + 6. \]

Next, we will isolate \(x\) by getting all the \(x\) terms on one side and the constant terms on the other side. Subtract \(2x\) from both sides:

\[ 5x - 2x - 15 = 6, \] which simplifies to

\[ 3x - 15 = 6. \]

Now, add 15 to both sides:

\[ 3x = 21. \]

Finally, divide by 3:

\[ x = 7. \]

Thus, the solution to the equation is

\[ \boxed{7}. \]