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User Grant Winney
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Answer:

x =
(15)/(11)

Explanation:


(3)/(5) x -
(1)/(3) x = x - 1

multiply through by 15 ( the LCM of 5 and 3 ) to clear the fractions

9x - 5x = 15x - 15

4x = 15x - 15 ( subtract 15x from both sides )

- 11x = - 15 ( divide both sides by - 11 )

x =
(-15)/(-11) =
(15)/(11)

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