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How do you solve for x in the equation (2x - 3)/5 = (x + 1)/6?

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The answer is 10/3=3.333333


Explaination:
(2x-3)/5=(x+1)/6 -> add 3 on both sides
2x /5=(x+4)/6 -> subtract x from both sides
x/5=4/6 -> divide 4 by 6
x/5= 2/3 -> multiply by 5 on both sides
x= 10/3 ~ 3.33333
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