Question

Solve for x. express the answer in simplest form. 6x-1/5=3/1

Answer 1

`6x - (1)/(5) = (3)/(1) \\ \\ 6x - (1)/(5) = 3 \\ \\ 6x = 3 + (1)/(5) \\ \\ 6x = (16)/(5) \\ \\ x = (16)/(5 * 6) \\ \\ x = (16)/(30) \\ \\ x = (8)/(15) \\ \\ Answer: \fbox {x = 8/15} \ or \ \fbox {x = 0.5333}`