SOLUTION: Solve (finding a least common denominators). 5/3x + 3/x = 1 Thanks in advance for anyone who can help!! :)

Question 189704This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Algebra 1
: Solve (finding a least common denominators).
5/3x + 3/x = 1
Thanks in advance for anyone who can help!! :) This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Algebra 1

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Multiply EVERY term by the LCD 3x to clear out the fractions.

Simplify

Multiply

Combine like terms.

Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.

Rearrange the equation.

So the solution is which is approximately

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