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How do you solve for x: 2x/3 = 3x/5 - 1 ???

How do you solve for x: 2x/3 = 3x/5 - 1 ???
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How do you solve for x: 2x/3 = 3x/5 - 1 ???

User Eric Postpischil
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Answer:

x=-15

Explanation:

2x/3=3x/5-1

10x=9x-15

10x-9x=-15

x=-15

you need to use the least common multiple which are 3,5

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