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Solve the equation:

2x/5-x/3=3

How do u do this? Thank You!!!

3 answers

Multiply by 15 to start.

3(2x) - x(5) = 3(15)

6x - 5x = 45

x = 45

Ta da!
multiply each term by 15, the common denominator to get ...
6x - 5x = 45
x = 45

check:
Left side
= 90/5 - 45/3
= 18 - 15
= 3
= Right side, Checks!
2x/5-x/3=3

2x[3]-5[x]=3

6x-5x=3

x=3
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