Question

Solve for x. Express the answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

We have
$\frac{6x-1}{5}= \frac{3}{1}$     /*5     multiply both sides times 5
6x-1=3*5
6x-1=15   /+1
 6x=15+1
 6x=16        /:6
 x=$\frac{16}{6}=2 \frac{4}{6} =2 \frac{2}{3}$