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What value of x makes this equation true? 2/3x - 5 = 1/6x + 3 ​

What value of x makes this equation true? 2/3x - 5 = 1/6x + 3 ​-example-1

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Answer:

D(16)

Explanation:

2/3x-5=1/6x+3

Multiply on both sides by 6

4x-30=x+18

Change its sign and move the variable to the left hand side

4x-x-30=18

4x-30=x+18

4x-x=18+30

3x=18+30

Add the numbers

3x=48

Divide both sides

x=16

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