SOLUTION: I have to solve equations with fractional coefficients. x/5-x+2/3=1/5 I got x=46 Please help me, Thank You=)

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: I have to solve equations with fractional coefficients.
x/5-x+2/3=1/5
I got x=46
Please help me, Thank You=)
This question is from textbook algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/5-(x+2)/3=1/5
Multiply thru by 15 to get:
3x - 5(x+2) = 3
3x -5x - 10 = 3
-2x = 13
x = -13/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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