SOLUTION: i neeed help with this problem x+one tenth=.three fifths

Question 476862: i neeed help with this problem x+one tenth=.three fifths
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Multiply both sides by the LCD to clear any fractions.

Distribute and multiply.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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