What is the solution of the equation 5/3 - 2x = 1/6?

A. - 11/12
B. 3/4
C. - 11/3
D. 3

1 answer

To solve the equation 5/3 - 2x = 1/6, start by isolating the term with x by moving terms to opposite sides of the equation:

5/3 - 2x = 1/6
-2x = 1/6 - 5/3

To combine the fractions on the right side of the equation, find a common denominator, which in this case is 6:

-2x = 1/6 - 10/6
-2x = -9/6
-2x = -3/2

Divide both sides by -2 to solve for x:

x = (-3/2) / (-2)
x = 3/4

Therefore, the solution to the equation 5/3 - 2x = 1/6 is:

B. 3/4