Question

Solve the equation x-9 over 3 = 5 over 13

Answer 1

(x - 9)/3 = 5/13

First multiply 3 to both sides to isolate the x

(x - 9)/3(3) = 5(3)/13

x - 9 = 15/13

Next, add 9 to both sides

x - 9 (+9) = 15/13 (+9)

x = 9 15/13

Simplify.

x = 10 2/13


Answer: x = 10 2/13

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