Help me solve this algebra question, please?

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Help me solve this algebra question, please?

Help me solve this algebra question, please?
And explain/show the steps on how to do it? D:
I don't get this.
Thank you!

5x/6-5= x/3 + 7

2007-10-28 09:16:35 · 2 answers · asked by eirhya 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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ok mult every thing by 6 cos thats your common denominator.i.e 6 and 3 both go into it.

5x/6 *(6) -5*(6) = x/3*(6) + 7*(6)
5x -30 = 2x +42
+30 +30
5x = 2x +72
-2x -2x
3x= 72
/3 /3
x= 24

2007-10-28 09:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by a c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

use 6 as the lcd

5x-30=2x+42
5x-30+30=2x+42+30
3x=72
x=24

2007-10-28 16:35:33 · answer #2 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋