SOLUTION: 1/3x-1/5x is less than or equal to 8.. I dont know how to solve this problem. i am thinking i need to get the greatest common denominator which is 15..

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Question 402767: 1/3x-1/5x is less than or equal to 8..
I dont know how to solve this problem. i am thinking i need to get the greatest common denominator which is 15..
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/3x-1/5x is less than or equal to 8
x/3 - x/5 <= 8
Multiply thru by 15
5x - 3x <= 120
2x <= 120
x <= 60