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Question 90225This question is from textbook algebra
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x-3/15=1/3
help!This question is from textbook algebra

Answer by jim_thompson5910(21667) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-3%2F15=1%2F3 I assume it looks like this right?

x=1%2F3%2B3%2F15 Add 3%2F15 to both sides

x=5%2F15%2B3%2F15 Make into equivalent fractions

x=8%2F15 Combine the fractions