We are asked to solve the equation $\frac{2}{5x} - \frac{5}{2x} = \frac{1}{10}$ for $x$.

AlgebraAlgebraic EquationsSolving EquationsFractions
2025/4/22

1. Problem Description

We are asked to solve the equation
25x52x=110\frac{2}{5x} - \frac{5}{2x} = \frac{1}{10} for xx.

2. Solution Steps

First, we find a common denominator for the terms on the left-hand side of the equation. The common denominator for 5x5x and 2x2x is 10x10x.
25x52x=110\frac{2}{5x} - \frac{5}{2x} = \frac{1}{10}
2(2)5x(2)5(5)2x(5)=110\frac{2(2)}{5x(2)} - \frac{5(5)}{2x(5)} = \frac{1}{10}
410x2510x=110\frac{4}{10x} - \frac{25}{10x} = \frac{1}{10}
42510x=110\frac{4-25}{10x} = \frac{1}{10}
2110x=110\frac{-21}{10x} = \frac{1}{10}
Now we can cross-multiply:
21(10)=1(10x)-21(10) = 1(10x)
210=10x-210 = 10x
Divide both sides by 10:
x=21010x = \frac{-210}{10}
x=21x = -21

3. Final Answer

x=21x = -21

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