SOLUTION: 3U/5-5/6=u/10
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Question 119207
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3U/5-5/6=u/10
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Start with the given equation
Multiply both sides by the LCM of 30. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this
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Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side
Add 25 to both sides
Subtract 3u from both sides
Combine like terms on the left side
Divide both sides by 15 to isolate u
Reduce
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Answer:
So our answer is
(which is approximately
in decimal form)