Question

Solve the equation for x.
2/3x-1/9x+5=20

Answer 1

x = 27

Explanation:

I'm assuming the equation looks like this:

`(2)/(3)x-(1)/(9)x+5=20`

Here's how to solve for x:

`(2)/(3)x-(1)/(9)x+5=20`

(subtract 5 from both sides)

`(2)/(3)x-(1)/(9)x=15`

(Find the GCF of 3 and 9, which is 3. Multiply 2/3 by 3/3. You get 6/9)

`(6)/(9)x-(1)/(9)x=15`

(add like terms)

`(5)/(9)x=15`

(multiply 9/5 to both sides, which is the same as dividing both sides by 5/9)

x = 27

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