Question

How do I solve for x?

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

1: Turn the mixed fraction into improper.

2: Multiply 3/5 to each side

3: The you get x = 3

You need to multiply the fraction instead of division because multiplying by the reciprocal is the same as dividing the normal fraction.

Answer 2

`\huge\text{Hey there!}`

`\mathsf{5 = 1(2)/(3)x}`

`\mathsf{1(2)/(3)x = 5}`

`\mathsf{(1*3 + 2)/(3)x = 5}`

`\mathsf{(3 + 2)/(3)x = 5}`

`\mathsf{(5)/(3)x = 5}`

`\large\textbf{MULTIPLY }\rm{\bf (3)/(5)}\large\textbf{ to BOTH SIDES}`

`\mathsf{{(3)/(5)*(5)/(3)x= (3)/(5)* 5}}`

`\large\textbf{SIMPLIFY IT!}`

`\mathsf{x = (3)/(5)*5}`

`\mathsf{x = (3)/(5)*(5)/(1)}`

`\mathsf{x = (3*5)/(5*1)}`

`\mathsf{x = (15)/(5)}`

`\mathsf{x = 15/5}`

`\mathsf{x = 3}`

`\huge\text{Therefore, your answer should be: \boxed{\mathsf{x = 3}}}\huge\checkmark`

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