Question

Solve for xX+ 3/5=1/3Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

Given:

`x+(3)/(5)=(1)/(3)`

To solve for x, we collect the like terms.

`\begin{gathered} x+(3)/(5)=(1)/(3) \\ x=(1)/(3)-(3)/(5) \\ \\ \text{Taking the Least Co}mmon\text{ Denominator (L.C.D), the L.C.D is 15.} \\ \\ \text{Hence,} \\ x=(5-9)/(15) \\ x=(-4)/(15) \end{gathered}`

Therefore, the value of x in its simplest form is;

`x=(-4)/(15)`