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X−3 over 5 = x+3 over 15 Pleaseeee hurry I will award

User Martin CR
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x=6

do cross multiplication

User Nabil
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

x - 3/5 = x + 3/15

LCM of 5 and 15 = 30 so multiply:

6x - 18/30 = 2x + 6/30

Now divide both sides by 30:

6x - 18 = 2x + 6

Move all like terms to one side of the equation:

6x - 2x = 6 + 18

Add or subtract:

4x = 24

x = 6

Hope this helps!

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