Solve the equation x+2 1/3=5 2/3 using inverse operations.

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To solve the equation, we need to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation.

1. First, let's subtract 2 1/3 from both sides of the equation:
x + 2 1/3 = 5 2/3

Subtract 2 1/3 from both sides:
x + 2 1/3 - 2 1/3 = 5 2/3 - 2 1/3

Simplifying, we have:
x = 3 1/3

Therefore, the solution to the equation x + 2 1/3 = 5 2/3 is x = 3 1/3.