SOLUTION: 1/5x - 1/3x= 4 solve for x. what is the process that is needed to complete problem?

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Question 334179: 1/5x - 1/3x= 4 solve for x. what is the process that is needed to complete problem?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F5%29x+-+%281%2F3%29x=+4
Mutliply both sides by 15 to get rid of fractions.
3x-5x=60
Take it from there to solve for x.