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Solve this equation

2/3x−1/5x=x−1

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X=15/8 is the answer
User Cklin
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Answer:

x=15/8

Explanation:

Given: 2/3x-1/5x=x-1

Determine LCD: 10/15x-3/15x=x-1

Combine like terms: 7/15x=x-1

Get x on one side only: -8/15x=-1

Divide the coefficient on both sides: x=15/8

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