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How would I solve this equation?

How would I solve this equation?-example-1

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Distribute the 2/3 to (3X+1) and then solve for X.
User Hrr
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Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
2/3(3x+1)
=5

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
2/3
(3x+1)
=5

Simplify: (Show steps)

2x
+2/3
=5

Step 2: Subtract 2/3 from both sides.
2x
+2/3
2/3
=5−2/3

2x
=13/3

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.
2x/
2
=13/3/2

x=13/6

Answer:
x=13/6
User Bhavesh Patadiya
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