SOLUTION: 5x/7-6x/5=3/35
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Question 115206: 5x/7-6x/5=3/35
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 LCM of 35. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)
Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side
Combine like terms on the left side
Divide both sides by -17 to isolate x
Reduce
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Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)
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