2x/3-3=3x/5+4

Question

Solve for x

Answer 1

America, again I hope I am not too late.

 

2x/3 - 3 = 3x/5 + 4

 

First, let's add 3 to both sides.

 

2x/3 = 3x/5 + 7

 

Now, what is the LCM of 3 and 5? 15, right? Let's multiply both sides by 15.

 

30x/3 = 45x/5 + 105

 

10x = 9x + 105

    x = 105

 

Let's check.

 

210/3 - 3 = 315/5 + 4

      70 - 3 = 63 + 4

            67 = 67

 

Check!