SOLUTION: Solve for "x" x^2/3=x/5 I tried to solve but it doesnt check: x^2/3=x/5 5x^2=3x ?

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Question 34575: Solve for "x"
x^2/3=x/5
I tried to solve but it doesnt check:
x^2/3=x/5
5x^2=3x
?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
OK so far.
5x^2=3x
5x^2-3x=0
x(5x-3)=0
Either x=0 or 5x-3=0
x=0 or x=3/5
Cheers,
Stan H.