SOLUTION: can you please help me solve: (((x/5-x+2/3=1/15)))

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Question 172587This question is from textbook Algebra structure and method book 1
: can you please help me solve: (((x/5-x+2/3=1/15))) This question is from textbook Algebra structure and method book 1

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/5-(x+2)/3=1/15
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Multiply thru by 15 to get:
3x - 5(x+2) = 1
3x - 5x - 10 = 1
-2x = 11
x = -11/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.