SOLUTION: Solve 2x/5-6x/5=3/5 Show all work
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Question 117101
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Solve 2x/5-6x/5=3/5
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Start with the given equation
Multiply both sides by the LCM of 5. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this
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Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side
Combine like terms on the left side
Divide both sides by -4 to isolate x
Reduce
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Answer:
So our answer is
(which is approximately
in decimal form)