SOLUTION: 2x + 5 / 3 = 5x + 6 Can someone help me??

Question 140986: 2x + 5 / 3 = 5x + 6
Can someone help me??
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Does the equation look like this: ???

Start with the given equation

Multiply both sides by the LCM of 3. 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

Subtract 5 from both sides

Subtract 15x from both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -9 to isolate x

Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)

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