Question

Solve the equation below for x. Enter your answer as a fraction in lowest terms, using the slash mark ( / ) as the fraction bar


`(3)/(5) -(1)/(7) =x`

Answer 1

For this case we must solve the following equation:

`x = \frac {3} {5} - \frac {1} {7}`

So, we have:

`x = \frac {3 * 7-5 * 1} {5 * 7}\\x = \frac {21-5} {35}`

Different signs are subtracted and the major sign is placed.

`x = \frac {16} {35}`

Thus, the exact form of "x" is given by:

`x = \frac {16} {35}`

ANswer:

`x = \frac {16} {35}`