SOLUTION: Solve this linear equation. Do not give decimal answers. Leave answers as simplified factions: x+5=1/3(6x-5) Thank You for your help.

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Question 484900: Solve this linear equation. Do not give decimal answers. Leave answers as simplified factions:
x+5=1/3(6x-5)
Thank You for your help.

Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Tatiana_Stebko:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2B5=%281%2F3%29%286x-5%29 multiply by 3
3x%2B15=6x-5
3x-6x=-5-15
-3x=-20
x=%28-20%29%2F%28-3%29
x=20%2F3