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Solve this equation.
2/3x−1/5x=x−1

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Answer:

1,875

Explanation:


(2)/(3)x-(1)/(5)x=x-1\\\\=> (2.5)/(15)x-(3)/(15)x=x-1 \\\\=> (2.5-3)/(15)x=x-1\\\\=> (10-3)/(15)x=x-1\\\\<=>(7)/(15)x=x-1\\\\=> 7 x=15(x-1)\\\\<=> 7x=15x-15\\\\<=> 8x=15\\\\<=> x =(15)/(8)=1,875

User Alinoz
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Answer:

= 1 7/8

Explanation:

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