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Solve the equation for x. 2/3x-1/9+5=20

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Answer: x = 68/3

Step-by-step explanation: 2/3x - 1/9 + 5 = 20

Combine the fractions: 5 - 1/9 = 44/9

44/9 + ⅔x = 20

Subtract 44/9 from both sides: 44/9 + ⅔x - 44/9 = 20 - 44/9

Simplify: ⅔x = 136/9

Multiply both sides by 3: 3 x ⅔x = 136 x 3 divided by 9

Simplify: 2x = 136/3

Divide both sides by two: 2x/2 = 136/3 divided by two

Simplify: x = 68/3

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