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OpenStudy (anonymous):

1/3(2x-5)=3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

To eliminate the fraction, 1/3. Multiply by the reciprocal (3) to both sides of the equation.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2x-5 = 9 Now you can solve for x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can you take it from here?

OpenStudy (shamil98):

from there you would add 5 to both sides and then divide by 2.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes..perfect

OpenStudy (anonymous):

7

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1/3(2x-5)=3 2x-5=3*3 2x-5=9 2x=14 x=14/2 x=7

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