Solve fraction numerator x minus 1 over denominator 5 end fraction equals fraction numerator x plus 3 over denominator 3 end fraction.

asked by guest
on Jan 22, 2025 at 4:01 pm



You asked:

Solve the equation \(\frac{x - 1}{5} = \frac{x + 3}{3}\) for the variable \(x\).

MathBot Answer:

The solution is: \[x = -9\]


\[\begin{aligned}\frac{x}{5} - \frac{1}{5} &= \frac{x}{3} + 1\\- \frac{2 x}{15} &= \frac{6}{5}\\x &= -9\end{aligned}\]