Solve (x/3) - x- (5/4) = 2

Evaluate

\frac{x}{3} - x - \frac{5}{4} = 2

Multiply both sides of the equation by LCD

(\frac{x}{3} - x - \frac{5}{4}) \times 12 = 2 \times 12

Simplify the equation

More Steps

- 8 x - 15 = 2 \times 12

Simplify the equation

- 8 x - 15 = 24

Move the constant to the right side

- 8 x = 24 + 15

Add the numbers

- 8 x = 39

Change the signs on both sides of the equation

8 x = - 39

Divide both sides

\frac{8 x}{8} = \frac{- 39}{8}

Divide the numbers

x = \frac{- 39}{8}

Solution

x = - \frac{39}{8}

Alternative Form

x = - 4.875

Solve the equation