SOLUTION: x+ 2/13=5/13 Both the above are fractions.

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Question 132819: x+ 2/13=5/13
Both the above are fractions.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2B2%2F13=5%2F13 Start with the given equation



%2813%29%28x%2B2%2Fcross%2813%29%29=cross%2813%29%285%2Fcross%2813%29%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 13. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



13x%2B2=5 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



13x=5-2Subtract 2 from both sides


13x=3 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%283%29%2F%2813%29 Divide both sides by 13 to isolate x


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Answer:
So our answer is x=3%2F13 (which is approximately x=0.23077 in decimal form)