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Evaluate the expression when x = 3:
(2x +3)/(5x)

User Vicbyte
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Hello :)

Answer -

3/5

Step-by-step explanation -

Our task is to evaluate the expression
\sf{\cfrac{2x+3}{5x}} when x = 3:


\sf{\cfrac{2(3)+3}{5(3)}}


\sf{\cfrac{6+3}{15}}


\sf{\cfrac{9}{15}}


\sf{\cfrac{3}{5}}

Henceforth, the answer is 3/5.

User Nicu Surdu
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Answer:
(3)/(5)

Explanation:

This question is only a matter of plugging in, and then simplifying. The fact that we are given x = 3 provides us with great leverage for this problem.

  1. Plug in the 3 for x for the numerator of the given fraction. It should now look like:
    (2(3)+3)/(5x)Which gives us:
    (9)/(5x)
  2. Do the same for the denominator
    (9)/(5(3))Which gives us
    (9)/(15)
  3. Lastly, if applicable, simplify your final answer. We find that both 9 and 15 are divisible by 3. Leaving us with a final answer of:
    (3)/(5)

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