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How do you solve #\frac { x } { 5} + \frac { x } { 3} = - \frac { 12} { 9}#?

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Mar 27, 2018

#x=-5/2#

Explanation:

LCD of 5, 3, and 9 is 45.
#(9x)/45 + (15x)/45 = -60/45#
#(24x)/45 = -60/45#
#24x=-60#
#x=-60/24 = -5/2#

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