SOLUTION: 5x/7-6x/5=3/35

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Question 115206: 5x/7-6x/5=3/35
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x%2F7-6x%2F5=3%2F35 Start with the given equation



%2835%29%285x%2F7-6x%2F5%29=%2835%29%283%2F35%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 35. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



25x-42x=3 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



-17x=3 Combine like terms on the left side


x=%283%29%2F%28-17%29 Divide both sides by -17 to isolate x



x=-3%2F17 Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is x=-3%2F17 (which is approximately x=-0.176470588235294 in decimal form)