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Question 893301: Hello,
Could someone show me how I solve for x on this one? Please provide step by step so I know how you got the answer. This is a fraction problem: 3x is over the 5 as a fraction and 1 is also over the 3
3x/5 - = x + 1/3

Thanks so much:)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x/5 - = x + 1/3
That has a stray mark. You might be asking to solve 3x%2F5=x%2B1%2F3.

Lowest common denominator is 3*5; so multiply both members by 3*5.

3x%2A3=15x%2B5
9x=15x%2B5
-5=6x
highlight%28x=-5%2F6%29