Answer
$\{21\}$
Work Step by Step
Cross multiply.
$3(x+5)=2(2x-3)$
Use distributive property.
$3x+15=4x-6$
Add $-3x+6$ to both sides.
$3x+15-3x+6=4x-6-3x+6$
Simplify.
$21=x$
Hence, the solution to the equation is $\{21\}$.
Precalculus (10th Edition)
by Sullivan, Michael
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13:
978-0-32197-907-0
Appendix A - Review - A.6 Solving Equations - A.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page A51: 43
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