SOLUTION: How do would I solve this equation? {{{(x-5)/3=(3x+1)/6}}}

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Question 286671: How do would I solve this equation? %28x-5%29%2F3=%283x%2B1%29%2F6
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, mananth:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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multiply both sides by 6
2x-10=3x+1
x=11

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-5 / 3 = 3x+1 / 6
6(x-5)=3(3x+1)
6x-30=9x+3
6x-9x=33
-3x=33
x=33/-3
x=-11