To solve the equation 5/3 - 2x = 1 6, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation.
First, let's simplify the right side of the equation by subtracting 16 from both sides:
5/3 - 2x = -15/3
Next, let's get rid of the fraction on the left side by multiplying both sides of the equation by 3:
3 * (5/3 - 2x) = 3 * (-15/3)
This simplifies to:
5 - 6x = -15
Now, let's isolate x by subtracting 5 from both sides:
5 - 5 - 6x = -15 - 5
This simplifies to:
-6x = -20
Finally, let's solve for x by dividing both sides by -6:
x = (-20) / (-6)
This simplifies to:
x = 10/3
Therefore, the solution of the equation 5/3 - 2x = 16 is 10/3.
What is the solution of the equation 5/3 - 2x = 1 6 ? (1 point)
3/4
- 11/12
03
- 11/3
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