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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$\frac{2}{x}+\frac{3}{x}=5$$

Solve for x

$x=1$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Variable $x$ cannot be equal to $0$ since division by zero is not defined. Multiply both sides of the equation by $x$.

$$2+3=5x$$

Add $2$ and $3$ to get $5$.

$$5=5x$$

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.

$$5x=5$$

Divide both sides by $5$.

$$x=\frac{5}{5}$$

Divide $5$ by $5$ to get $1$.

$$x=1$$