3-5/3x =18

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To solve for x, first multiply both sides of the equation by 3 to get rid of the fraction:

3(3-5/3x) = 3(18)
9 - 5x = 54

Next, subtract 9 from both sides of the equation:

-5x = 45

Finally, divide both sides by -5 to solve for x:

x = -9