SOLUTION: I am having trouble trying to figure out how the correct answer came to -4, when the answer I got was x=1/5(fraction). The problem was: 5/3x + 1/3x= 2x + 28/3 + 7/3x. This prob

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Question 186971: I am having trouble trying to figure out how the correct answer came to -4, when the answer I got was x=1/5(fraction). The problem was:
5/3x + 1/3x= 2x + 28/3 + 7/3x.
This problem came from a Mathlab I have to use for college. I would appreciate any assistance. Thank you very much.

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%285%2F3%29%2Ax+%2B+%281%2F3%29%2Ax+=+2x+%2B+28%2F3+%2B+%287%2F3%29%2Ax
Multiply both sides by 3
+5x+%2B+x+=+6x+%2B+28+%2B+7x+
6x+=+6x+%2B+7x+%2B+28
7x+%2B+6x+-+6x+=+-28
7x+=+-28
x+=+-4