help with my algebra homework

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
2x /5 + 3 = x/10 - 1
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
2x /5 + 3 = x/10 - 1
2/5x + 3 = 1/10x - 1
Step 2: Subtract 1/10x from both sides.
2/5x + 3 - 1/10x = 1/10x - 1 - 1/10x
3/10x + 3 = -1
Step 3: Subtract 3 from both sides.
3 /10x + 3 - 3 = -1 - 3
3/10x = -4
Step 4: Multiply both sides by 10/3.
(10/3) * (3/10x) = (10/3) * (-4)
x = -40/3