SOLUTION: x/5 - x+2/3 = 1/15 I can't seem to get this, help please?

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Question 7750: x/5 - x+2/3 = 1/15
I can't seem to get this, help please?

Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply by 15 to clear the fractions.
Simplify and solve for x.
Add 12x to both sides.
Subtract 1 from both sides.
Divide both sides by 12.
Simplify.

Check:


Combime the fractions. LCD = 60


Simplify.


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