SOLUTION: 2/3x-5=3 solve the equation

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Question 174000: 2/3x-5=3
solve the equation
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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%282%2F3%29x-5=3multiply all terms by 3 to eliminate the fraction
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2x-15=9
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2x=24
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highlight%28x=12%29