SOLUTION: If the reciprocal of a certain number x is added to 5/3 the result is 2. what is x?

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Question 250470: If the reciprocal of a certain number x is added to 5/3 the result is 2. what is x?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/x + 5/3 = 2
3+5x=6x multiply each side by 3x.
x=3
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Ed