SOLUTION: X-2/3=5??

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Question 403712: X-2/3=5??
Answer by sofiyac(983) About Me  (Show Source):
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add 2/3 to each side
x=2%2F3%2B5 find common denominator, which is 3
x=2%2F3%2B15%2F3
x=%282%2B15%29%2F3
x=17%2F3