SOLUTION: Could you please help solve the following: 1/5(x-3)=3/15(2x-1). I tried it two different ways, but neither result works when I plug the value in for x. Thanks.

Algebra ->  Numeric Fractions Calculators, Lesson and Practice -> SOLUTION: Could you please help solve the following: 1/5(x-3)=3/15(2x-1). I tried it two different ways, but neither result works when I plug the value in for x. Thanks.      Log On


   

Question 347789: Could you please help solve the following: 1/5(x-3)=3/15(2x-1). I tried it two different ways, but neither result works when I plug the value in for x. Thanks.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Multiply both sides by 5.
x-3=2x-1
-x=2
highlight%28x=-2%29