<PRE><B>Question 152636</B>

{{{x+2/3=8/15}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{15(x+2/cross(3))=cross(15)(8/cross(15))}}} Multiply both sides by the LCD {{{15}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{15x+10=8}}} Distribute and multiply.



{{{15x=8-10}}} Subtract {{{10}}} from both sides.



{{{15x=-2}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-2)/(15)}}} Divide both sides by {{{15}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-2/15}}} which approximates to {{{x=-0.133}}}. 

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