Question

Examine the equation `x/3+x/5=16`. Multiply each term by 3. What happens?

Answer 1

`x/3+x/5=16`

Multiply each side by 3:
`x+(3x)/5=48`

Continue simplifying and solving:
`(5x)/5+(3x)/5=48`

`(8x)/5=48`

`8x=240`

`x=30`