Solve for x .

3−5/3x=18

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To solve for x, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation.
Starting with the given equation:
3 - 5/3x = 18
First, let's get rid of the fraction by multiplying both sides of the equation by 3:
3*(3 - 5/3x) = 18*3
9 - 5x = 54
Next, let's isolate x by subtracting 9 from both sides of the equation:
9 - 5x - 9 = 54 - 9
-5x = 45
To solve for x, divide both sides of the equation by -5:
-5x / -5 = 45 / -5
x = -9
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -9.