Precalculus (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-907-0

Appendix A - Review - A.6 Solving Equations - A.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page A51: 21

Answer

$\left\{\dfrac{5}{4}\right\}$

Work Step by Step

Multiply both sides by $3$. $3\cdot \dfrac{1}{3}x=3\cdot \dfrac{5}{12}$ Simplify. $x=\dfrac{15}{12}$ $x=\dfrac{5}{4}$ Hence, the solution to the equation is $\left\{\dfrac{5}{4}\right\}$.
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