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Solve the equation
2/3x - 1/9x + 5 = 20

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Answer:

x = 27

Explanation:

2/3 = 6/9

2/3x - 1/9x + 5 = 20

2/3x - 1/9x = 20 - 5

6/9x - 1/9x = 15

5/9x = 15

9/5 x 5/9x = 15 x 9/5

x = 135/5

x = 27

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Explanation:

2/3 x - 1/9 x + 5 = 20

6/9 x - 1/9 x = 15

5/9 x = 15

x = 15 * (9/5) = 27.