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Solve for x: 2/3x-1=5

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The given equation is


(2)/(3)x-1=5

First, we have to sum 1 on each side


\begin{gathered} (2)/(3)x-1+1=5+1 \\ (2)/(3)x=6 \end{gathered}

Now, we multiply the equation by 3/2


\begin{gathered} (2)/(3)x\cdot(3)/(2)=6\cdot(3)/(2) \\ x=(18)/(2) \\ x=9 \end{gathered}

Therefore, the solution is 9.

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