Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Review - Page 404: 63

Answer

$x=6$

Work Step by Step

Multiplying both sides by the $LCD= 3x $, the value of the variable that satisfies the given equation, $ \dfrac{3}{x}+\dfrac{1}{3}=\dfrac{5}{x} ,$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 3(3)+x(1)=3(5) \\\\ 9+x=15 \\\\ x=15-9 \\\\ x=6 .\end{array}
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