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Solution of equation 5x / 3 + 2 / 3 = 5​

Solution of equation 5x / 3 + 2 / 3 = 5​-example-1
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Answer:

x = 13/5 or 2.6

Explanation:

First, multiply both sides of the equation by 3.

This leaves us with 5x + 2 = 15.

Next, subtract 2 from both sides to get 5x = 13.

Finally, divide 13 by 5 to get x = 13/5. This cannot be simplified.

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