SOLUTION: one-third of a number exceeds its one-fifth by six.what is the number?

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Question 731064: one-third of a number exceeds its one-fifth by six.what is the number?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+%281%2F3%29%2Ax+=+%281%2F5%29%2Ax+%2B+6+
Multiply both sides by +15+
+5x+=+3x+%2B+90+
+2x+=+90+
+x+=+45+