Question

How to solve 7/3 x + 1/3 x =1 + 5/3 x

Answer 1

x = 1

Explanation:

Since all the fractions have a common denominator of 3, you can multiply both sides by 3 to get rid of the denominator. (Make sure you distribute)

`(7)/(3)x+(1)/(3)x=1+(5)/(3)x`

`3((7)/(3)x+(1)/(3)x)=3(1+(5)/(3)x )`

7x + x = 3 + 5x

8x = 3 + 5x

8x - 5x = 3 + 5x - 5x

3x = 3

x = 3/3

x = 1