Question

Solve for xX+ 3/5=1/3Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

Solution:

Given:

$x+\frac{3}{5}=\frac{1}{3}$

To solve for x, we collect the like terms.

$\begin{gathered} x+\frac{3}{5}=\frac{1}{3} \\ x=\frac{1}{3}-\frac{3}{5} \\ \\ \text{Taking the Least Co}mmon\text{ Denominator (L.C.D), the L.C.D is 15.} \\ \\ \text{Hence,} \\ x=\frac{5-9}{15} \\ x=\frac{-4}{15} \end{gathered}$

Therefore, the value of x in its simplest form is;

$x=\frac{-4}{15}$