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(2x + 5)/(6) = (x)/(18)
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Answer:

x = - 3

Explanation:

Given


(2x+5)/(6) =
(x)/(18)

Multiply both sides by 18 to clear the fractions

3(2x + 5) = x ← distribute left side

6x + 15 = x ( subtract x from both sides )

5x + 15 = 0 ( subtract 15 from both sides )

5x = - 15 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = - 3

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