Question
solving rational equations
solve check your answer
5/3x+1=2
solve check your answer
5/3x+1=2
Answers
Reiny
according to the order of operations
5/3x+1=2
times 3
5x + 3 = 6
5x = 3
x = 3/5
check:
Left side = (5/3)(3/5) + 1
= 1+1 = 2
= Right side
my answer is correct
If you meant otherwise, you will have to insert brackets.
5/3x+1=2
times 3
5x + 3 = 6
5x = 3
x = 3/5
check:
Left side = (5/3)(3/5) + 1
= 1+1 = 2
= Right side
my answer is correct
If you meant otherwise, you will have to insert brackets.