Solve. x-3/15=1/3
I get 8 as an answer. Is this correct?
If you substitute 8 for x, you'll find that 8 is not the correct answer.
x - 3/15 = 1/3
x = 3/15 + 1/3
x = 3/15 + 5/15
x = ______
Please post your answer and a teacher will be glad to check it.
Does x=8/15?
No, x does not equal 8/15 either.
Let's solve the equation step-by-step to find the correct answer:
x - 3/15 = 1/3
First, we need to find a common denominator for the terms on the right-hand side of the equation. The smallest common denominator for 15 and 3 is 15.
x - 3/15 = 1/3
Now, we can rewrite 1/3 as an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 15:
x - 3/15 = 5/15
Next, we can combine like terms on the left-hand side of the equation:
x - 3/15 + 3/15 = 5/15 + 3/15
This simplifies to:
x = 8/15
So, the correct answer is x = 8/15.