How would you solve thiis math equation?

The equation is, x/3 -4 = x/5 ?

Thank you very much :D

Answer #1
This is how it works...
```
     x/3 - 4 = x/5
```
find a common denominator, 15
```
     5x/15 - 4 = 3x/15
```
Subtract 3x/15 from both sides
```
     2x/15 - 4 = 0
```
Add 4 to both sides
```
     2x/15 = 4
```
Divide each side by 2
```
      x/15 = 2
```
Multiply each side by 15
```
       x = 30
```
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Answer #2

I would say multiple the 4 on both top and bottom by 3... --> x/3 -12/3 = x/5 then and the left side together... -->x-12/3 = x/5 then cross muliply... ---> 5x-60 = 3x subtract 5x... --> -60 = -2x then divide by -2 --> x=30
Answer #3

im sorry I check my work and the answer is 30 but where did you hear it was to because if you check your work 2 doesn't work but 30 does
Answer #4

yeah I know but my teacher gave me an exam review with the answers but I don't understand how 2 works out either.. but it is the answer..
Answer #5

thanks for trying but it's actually x= 2

but I dont know how to get it..
Answer #6

the answer is 5
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