Question

Solve the equation
x /3 + 1 = x /5​

Answer 1

Answer:

x/3+1=x/5

x/3 - x/5= -1

5x-3x/5 =-1

2x/5 =-1

2x= -5

x=-5/2

Answer 2

Answer:

-7.5

Step-by-step explanation:

x/3+1=x/5

So, x/3=(x/5)-1

So, x/3 - x/5= -1

Using the HCF of 5 and 3,

(5x-3x)/15 = -1

So, 2x/15=-1

And, 2x= -1x15= -15

Therefore, x= -15/2 That is -7.5