SOLUTION: 1/3 x = 3 5/6 I get answer of 23/2-- however in check it comes out 138-138 or 0-0 what am I doing wrong, could you show problem process. Thank you

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Question 388749: 1/3 x = 3 5/6 I get answer of 23/2-- however in check it comes out 138-138 or 0-0 what am I doing wrong, could you show problem process. Thank you
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
That's the correct answer. When you plug that answer back into x, you should get 0=0. This equation is ALWAYS true, which confirms the answer.