Question

Which could be a step used when solving the equation 2x−5=1/3x

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.

Answer 2

x = 3

Explanation:

Multiply both sides by 3. I take it mean 1/3 * x and not 1/(3*x) which puts x in the denominator.

6x - 15 = (1/3) x * 3 Cancel on the right.

6x - 15 = x Subtract 6x from both sides.

6x - 6x - 15 = x - 6x Collect light terms

- 15 = - 5x Divide by - 5

-15/-5 = -5x/-5

x = 3