To solve the equation \( \frac{5}{3} - 2x = \frac{1}{6} \), we can follow these steps:
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Isolate the term with \( x \): First, subtract \( \frac{5}{3} \) from both sides. \[ -2x = \frac{1}{6} - \frac{5}{3} \]
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Find a common denominator: The common denominator between 6 and 3 is 6.
- Convert \( \frac{5}{3} \) to sixths: \[ \frac{5}{3} = \frac{5 \times 2}{3 \times 2} = \frac{10}{6} \]
- Now substitute back: \[ -2x = \frac{1}{6} - \frac{10}{6} = \frac{1 - 10}{6} = \frac{-9}{6} \]
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Simplify: \[ -2x = \frac{-3}{2} \]
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Solve for \( x \): Divide both sides by -2. \[ x = \frac{-3/2}{-2} = \frac{-3}{2} \times \frac{-1}{2} = \frac{3}{4} \]
The solution is: \[ \frac{3}{4} \]
Thus, the answer is \( \frac{3}{4} \).