The product of a number,x, and five is one-third the sum of the number and two. write an equation that represents the situation

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Aman Saxena · Answer 1 · 2017-12-22T03:49:59+0000

We can suggest this equation:
5x=1/3(x+2)
lowest common multiple=1/3
15x=x+2
15x-x=2
14x=2
x=2/14
x=1/7

Answer: the equation would be: 5x=1/3(x+2), and the number would be: 1/7

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