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The sum of x and 3/5 is 5/7 what is the value of x

User Joe W
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Answer:


x + (3)/(5) = (5)/(7)


* = (5)/(7) - (3)/(5)


x = (25)/(35) - (21)/(35)


x = (4)/(35)

User Vikhyat Agarwal
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Answer:

4/35

Explanation:

5/7-3/5=

find common denominator =35

5/7*5/5=25/35

3/5*7/7=21/35

25/35-21/35=4/35

User Jan Van Der Vegt
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