document.write( "Question 464422: Can you show me the steps to solve 5 over 3x + 3 over x = 1? Thanks! \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #318180 by algebrahouse.com(1659)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5/3x + 3/x = 1 \n" ); document.write( "3x[5/3x + 3/x = 1] {multiplied entire equation by least common denominator, 3x} \n" ); document.write( "3x(5/3x) + 3x(3/x) = 3x(1) {multiplied each term by 3x} \n" ); document.write( "5 + 9 = 3x {cancelled and multiplied what's left} \n" ); document.write( "3x = 14 {added 5 and 9} \n" ); document.write( "x = 14/3 {divided both sides by 3} \n" ); document.write( " For more help from me, visit: www.algebrahouse.com \n" ); document.write( " |