Solve for X:
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Solve for X:
To solve the equation , we will follow these steps:
Step 1: Subtract from both sides:
To subtract these fractions, find a common denominator. The least common denominator for 3 and 9 is 9. Rewrite as (since ), resulting in:
Step 2: Divide both sides by to solve for :
Multiply the fractions. The result is:
Thus, the solution to the equation is .
Solve for X:
\( x - 3 + 5 = 8 - 2 \)
You can only add or subtract fractions with the same denominator. The coefficient multiplies x, so it stays separate until you divide to isolate x.
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.
Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. So becomes .
You could, but fractions often give exact answers while decimals might be rounded. Keep fractions when possible for precision!
That's okay! is already in lowest terms since 40 and 27 share no common factors besides 1.
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