To solve the equation \( \frac{5}{3} - 2x = \frac{1}{6} \), follow these steps:
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Isolate the term with \( x \): \[ -2x = \frac{1}{6} - \frac{5}{3} \]
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To subtract the fractions on the right side, we need a common denominator. The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6. Rewrite \( \frac{5}{3} \) with a denominator of 6: \[ \frac{5}{3} = \frac{5 \times 2}{3 \times 2} = \frac{10}{6} \]
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Substitute back in: \[ -2x = \frac{1}{6} - \frac{10}{6} = \frac{1 - 10}{6} = -\frac{9}{6} = -\frac{3}{2} \]
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Now, multiply both sides by -1 to solve for \( 2x \): \[ 2x = \frac{3}{2} \]
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Divide both sides by 2 to isolate \( x \): \[ x = \frac{3}{2} \div 2 = \frac{3}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{4} \]
Thus, the solution to the equation is: \[ \boxed{\frac{3}{4}} \]