SOLUTION: 3/5x-x/2=1/3

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Question 560503: 3/5x-x/2=1/3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%283%2F5%29x-x%2F2=1%2F3 Start with the given equation.


30%28%283%2Fcross%285%29%29x-x%2Fcross%282%29%29=30%281%2Fcross%283%29%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 30 to clear any fractions.


18x-15x=10 Distribute and multiply.


3x=10 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%2810%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=10%2F3
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