Solve x- 2/5 =10- x/8

Evaluate

x - \frac{2}{5} = 10 - \frac{x}{8}

Multiply both sides of the equation by LCD

(x - \frac{2}{5}) \times 40 = (10 - \frac{x}{8}) \times 40

Simplify the equation

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40 x - 16 = (10 - \frac{x}{8}) \times 40

Simplify the equation

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40 x - 16 = 400 - 5 x

Move the expression to the left side

40 x - 16 + 5 x = 400

Move the expression to the right side

40 x + 5 x = 400 + 16

Add and subtract

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45 x = 400 + 16

Add and subtract

45 x = 416

Divide both sides

\frac{45 x}{45} = \frac{416}{45}

Solution

x = \frac{416}{45}

Alternative Form

x = 9.2 \dot{4}

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