SOLUTION: x/3-5=6

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Question 663505: x/3-5=6
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2F3-5=6 Start with the given equation.


3%28x%2Fcross%283%29-5%29=3%286%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 3 to clear any fractions.


x-15=18 Distribute and multiply.


x=18%2B15 Add 15 to both sides.


x=33 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=33