Use the given information to write an equation. let x represent the number described in the exercise. The difference between two-fifths of a number and 5 is seven-fifths of that number. write the equation and solve.

Question

Use the given information to write an equation.  let x represent the number described in the exercise.  The difference between two-fifths of a number and 5 is seven-fifths of that number.  write the equation and solve.

bobpursley · Accepted Answer

2/5 x - 5=7/5 x multiplyihg both sides of the equation by 5 2x-25=7x subtracting 2 x from each side -25=5x x=-5