Question

How do you solve this two step equation? 5 -2/3x =3​

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

I will assume you meant 5 - (2/3)x = 3.  This simplifies to -(2/3)x = -2, or

(1/3)x = 1, so that x = 3.

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"2/3x" could be interpreted as   ---------  which would give us a very different

                                                         3x                 result.  Use parentheses to

                                                                               lessen the chances of

                                                                                misinterpretation.