SOLUTION: 2x/5+1/3=7x-2/15

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Question 190585: 2x/5+1/3=7x-2/15
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is the equation ???


Start with the given equation.


Multiply EVERY term by the LCD to clear any fractions.


Multiply.


Subtract from both sides.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is which approximates to .



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Is the equation ???


Start with the given equation.


Multiply EVERY term by the LCD 15 to clear out the fractions


Simplify


Multiply


Subtract from both sides.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is

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