Question

Solve this equation: 3x –1/5- 2/9x= 124/5

Step 1: Simplify by combining like terms. Which terms can
be combined?​

Answer 1

x = 9

Explanation:

Given

3x -
`(1)/(5)` -
`(2)/(9)` x =
`(124)/(5)` ( add
`(1)/(5)` to both sides

3x -
`(2)/(9)` x =
`(124)/(5)` +
`(1)/(5)` =
`(125)/(5)` = 25 ← combine x- terms on left side

`(25)/(9)` x = 25 ( multiply both sides by 9 )

25x = 225 ( divide both sides by 25 )

x = 9