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2 1/2 X+5/3=2, solve for X

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Hello! :)

First, We will first simplify both sides of the equation

5/2x + 5/3 =2

Next, We will subtract 5/3 from both sides

5/2 + 5/3 - 5/3 = 2 - 5/3

5/2x = 1/3

Last, We will multiply both sides by 2/5

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

x = 2/15 (ANSWER)

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