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

Question

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

Answer 1

Please, include the instructions when you post a problem like this. Here, they are "Solve the following equation for x."

The LCD is 5(3) = 15. Mult. both sides of the eqn by 15, obtaining:

6x = 5x + 15. Then x = 15.

check this by subst. 15 for x in the given equation.