Equation

  The common denominator is 6. Multiple both sides by 6.

2 +

3x + 5    2

=

5x + 1    3

(6)2 +  (6)

3x + 5    2

=  (6)

5x + 1    3

12 +3(3x + 5) = 2(5x + 1)

12 + 9x + 15 = 10x + 2

27 - 2 = 10x -9x

25 = x
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