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3x-1 /5=x+1/ 3 what is x

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x = 4/15

Make the denominators the same (15)

3x - 3/15 = x + 5/15

Then subtract either 5/15 or add 3/15 to both sides. (im subtracting)

3x - 8/15 = x

Now subtract 3x on both sides

-8/15 = 2x

Now divide both sides by -2

4/15 = x

I hope this helps!

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