SOLUTION: Can someone help me on this problem? I need to solve for x and check results: 6x - 1/5 - 2x/3 = 3 Thanks, Sher

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Equations -> SOLUTION: Can someone help me on this problem? I need to solve for x and check results: 6x - 1/5 - 2x/3 = 3 Thanks, Sher      Log On

Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!
Ad: Algebrator™ solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations!

   

Question 49549: Can someone help me on this problem?
I need to solve for x and check results:
6x - 1/5 - 2x/3 = 3
Thanks,
Sher
Answer by Juhi(44) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6x - 1/5 - 2x/3 = 3
6x - 2x/3 = 3 + 1/5

16x/3 = 16x/5
x = 16x/5 * 3/16x
x = 3/5