Solve the Fraction Equation: Finding X in 4/9 + (3/5)x = 4/3

Linear Equations with Fractional Subtraction

Solve for X:
49+35x=43 \frac{4}{9}+\frac{3}{5}x=\frac{4}{3}

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00:07 Let's solve this problem.
00:10 Our goal is to find the value of X.
00:15 To do this, we'll rearrange the equation to get X alone on one side.
00:27 Next, we'll simplify the equation as much as we can.
00:38 Let's find a common denominator, such as nine.
00:56 Now, let's combine like terms together.
01:01 Isolate X and find its value by calculating.
01:05 Multiply by the reciprocal to get rid of the fraction.
01:23 And that's the solution to our question!

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Understand the problem

Solve for X:
49+35x=43 \frac{4}{9}+\frac{3}{5}x=\frac{4}{3}

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Step-by-step solution

To solve the equation 49+35x=43 \frac{4}{9} + \frac{3}{5}x = \frac{4}{3} , we will follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Subtract 49 \frac{4}{9} from both sides to isolate the term involving x x .
  • Step 2: Divide by the coefficient of x x to solve for x x .

Step 1: Subtract 49 \frac{4}{9} from both sides:

35x=4349 \frac{3}{5}x = \frac{4}{3} - \frac{4}{9}

To subtract these fractions, find a common denominator. The least common denominator for 3 and 9 is 9. Rewrite 43 \frac{4}{3} as 129 \frac{12}{9} (since 4×3=12 4 \times 3 = 12), resulting in:

35x=12949=89 \frac{3}{5}x = \frac{12}{9} - \frac{4}{9} = \frac{8}{9}

Step 2: Divide both sides by 35 \frac{3}{5} to solve for x x :

x=89÷35=89×53 x = \frac{8}{9} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{8}{9} \times \frac{5}{3}

Multiply the fractions. The result is:

x=8×59×3=4027 x = \frac{8 \times 5}{9 \times 3} = \frac{40}{27}

Thus, the solution to the equation is x=4027 x = \frac{40}{27} .

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Final Answer

4027 \frac{40}{27}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Isolation: First subtract constant fractions from both sides completely
  • Common Denominator: Convert 43 \frac{4}{3} to 129 \frac{12}{9} before subtracting 49 \frac{4}{9}
  • Check: Substitute x=4027 x = \frac{40}{27} : 49+354027=43 \frac{4}{9} + \frac{3}{5} \cdot \frac{40}{27} = \frac{4}{3}

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Subtracting fractions without finding common denominators
    Don't subtract 4349 \frac{4}{3} - \frac{4}{9} directly = 06 \frac{0}{6} (wrong)! Different denominators can't be subtracted this way. Always convert to common denominators first: 12949=89 \frac{12}{9} - \frac{4}{9} = \frac{8}{9} .

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Solve for X:

\( x - 3 + 5 = 8 - 2 \)

FAQ

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Why do I need to find a common denominator for subtraction but not for the coefficient?

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You can only add or subtract fractions with the same denominator. The coefficient 35 \frac{3}{5} multiplies x, so it stays separate until you divide to isolate x.

How do I know which common denominator to use?

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Use the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of the denominators. For 3 and 9, since 9 is already a multiple of 3, the LCM is 9.

Why do I multiply by the reciprocal when dividing fractions?

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Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. So ÷35 \div \frac{3}{5} becomes ×53 \times \frac{5}{3} .

Can I convert everything to decimals instead?

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You could, but fractions often give exact answers while decimals might be rounded. Keep fractions when possible for precision!

What if my final answer doesn't simplify?

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That's okay! 4027 \frac{40}{27} is already in lowest terms since 40 and 27 share no common factors besides 1.

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