Find Common Denominator: We have the equation (2x)/(5)+(1)/(6)=(3x+1)/(2). The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions on the left side of the equation to combine them. The least common multiple of 5 and 6 is 30.
Convert Fractions to LCD: Convert the fractions (52x) and (61) to have the common denominator of 30. This gives us (5×62x×6)+(6×51×5)=(23x+1).
Simplify Fractions: Simplify the fractions to get (3012x)+(305)=(23x+1).
Combine Fractions: Combine the fractions on the left side of the equation to get a single fraction. This gives us (12x+5)/(30)=(3x+1)/(2).
Cross-Multiply: To solve for x, we can cross-multiply. This means multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other fraction and setting the products equal to each other. So, (12x+5)×2=(3x+1)×30.
Perform Multiplication: Perform the multiplication to get 24x+10=90x+30.
Isolate x: To isolate x, we need to get all the x terms on one side and the constants on the other. Subtract 24x from both sides to get 10=66x+30.
Subtract Constants: Subtract 30 from both sides to get −20=66x.
Divide by 66: Divide both sides by 66 to solve for x. This gives us x=−6620.
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction −6620 by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2. This gives us x=−3310.
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