SOLUTION: Solve for x: 3/4(5x + 2) = 9 + 5/3x. I multiplied by 12 and got 45x + 18 = 108 + 20 and ended up with 22/9. I cannot get the right answer.

Question 665419: Solve for x: 3/4(5x + 2) = 9 + 5/3x.
I multiplied by 12 and got 45x + 18 = 108 + 20 and ended up with 22/9. I cannot get the right answer.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Starting with
(5x+2) = 9 + x
...
Distribute the

Multiply both sides by 12

45x + 18 = 108 + 20x
Combine like terms
45x - 20x = 108 - 18
25x = 90
x = = = 3 = 3.6
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