What is the solution of the equation 5/3 - 2x= 1/6
To find the solution of the equation 5/3 - 2x = 1/6, we need to isolate the variable x.
First, let's get rid of the fraction on the left side by multiplying both sides of the equation by the common denominator of 6:
6*(5/3 - 2x) = 6*(1/6)
This simplifies to:
10 - 12x = 1
Next, let's isolate the variable x by subtracting 10 from both sides:
10 - 10 - 12x = 1 - 10
This simplifies to:
-12x = -9
Finally, to solve for x, divide both sides of the equation by -12:
(-12x)/-12 = -9/-12
This simplifies to:
x = 3/4
Therefore, the solution to the equation 5/3 - 2x = 1/6 is x = 3/4.