Question

Solve this equation.

2/3x−1/5x=x−1
A. 1 13/15
B. 1 7/8
C. 1 7/15
D. 7/8

Answer 1

B 1 7/8

Explanation:

2/3x−1/5x=x−1

1. multiply both sides by 15

10x-3x=15x-15

2. collect like terms

7x = 15x -15

3. move the variable to the left

7x-15x=-15

4. collect like terms

-8x = -15

5. divide both sides by -8

x=15/8

or

1 7/8

Answer 2

your answer would be c 1 7/15 tell me if I'm wrong

Explanation: