Asked by Kelly

What are the step to help solve for
5r+30/20= 3r-36/3

Answers

Answered by Reiny
the LCD is 60, so multiply each term by 60

300r + 90 = 180r - 720
120r = -810
r = -810/120 = -387/4

If on the other hand, you meant

(5r+30)/20 = (3r-36)/3
then
60r - 720 = 15r + 90
45r = 810
r = 18

notice how important it is to put in brackets to establish the correct order of operation?
There are no AI answers yet. The ability to request AI answers is coming soon!

Related Questions