Question 132819
{{{x+2/13=5/13}}} Start with the given equation




{{{(13)(x+2/cross(13))=cross(13)(5/cross(13))}}} Multiply both sides by the LCM of 13. This will eliminate the fractions  (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this <a href=http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/divisibility/least-common-multiple.solver>solver</a>)




{{{13x+2=5}}} Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side




{{{13x=5-2}}}Subtract 2 from both sides



{{{13x=3}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(3)/(13)}}} Divide both sides by 13 to isolate x



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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=3/13}}}  (which is approximately {{{x=0.23077}}} in decimal form)