SOLUTION: 6x-1/5 - 2x/3 = 3
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: 6x-1/5 - 2x/3 = 3
This question is from textbook Algebra
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Adam:
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 15. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)
Distribute and multiply 15 by each term on both sides
Combine like terms on the left side
Add 3 to both sides
Combine like terms on the right side
Divide both sides by 80 to isolate x
Reduce
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Answer:
So our answer is (which is in decimal form)
Answer by Adam(64) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6x-1/5 - 2x/3 = 3 /*3
18x-3/5 - 2x = 9
(wee need to get rid of -2x/3, so we multiply whole equation by 3 and then subtract -2x from the rest)
16x-3/5=9
16x= 9+ 3/5
16x = 9.6
x= 9.6/16
x= 0.6
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