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Solve for x: 2/3= x-1/5

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Answer:


(13)/(15) = x

Explanation:

Use the inverse operation of Subtraction, which is Addition:


(1)/(5) + (2)/(3) = (3)/(15) + (10)/(15) = (13)/(15)

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Answer:

The answer to your question is: x = 13/15

Explanation:


(2)/(3)  = x - (1)/(5)


(2)/(3) + (1)/(5) = x


x = (10 + 3)/(15)


x = (13)/(15)

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