Answer:
x = 3
Step-by-step explanation:
I will assume you meant 5 - (2/3)x = 3. This simplifies to -(2/3)x = -2, or
(1/3)x = 1, so that x = 3.
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"2/3x" could be interpreted as --------- which would give us a very different
3x result. Use parentheses to
lessen the chances of
misinterpretation.
