Solve the linear equation- 5x - 1-12 - 2 - 3x - 1-9

The correct option is B x= 65 3 We have, 5x+1 12 2= 3x 1 9 ⟹ 5x+1 24 12 = 3x 1 9 [Taking LCM on LHS] ⟹ 5x 23 12 ...

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Solve the linear equation:
$\frac{5 x + 1}{12} - 2 = \frac{3 x - 1}{9}$

x = \frac{23}{16}

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x = \frac{15}{8}

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x = \frac{17}{6}

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x = \frac{65}{3}

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