Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 6 - Section 6.6 - Rational Equations - Exercise Set - Page 462: 3

Answer

$x=3$

Work Step by Step

LCD$=3x$, thus multiplying both sides by the LCD: $3x(\frac{5}{x}+\frac{1}{3})=3x\frac{6}{x}\\15+x=18\\x=3$
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