Question

1/5(x)-2/3=4/3

What is the value of x?

Answer 1

x = 10

Explanation:

`(1)/(5)` x -
`(2)/(3)` =
`(4)/(3)`

multiply through by 15 ( the LCM of 5 and 3 ) to clear the fractions

3x - 10 = 20 ( add 10 to both sides )

3x = 30 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 10