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Solve for x in the equation; \(\frac{1}{x} + \frac{2}{3x} = \frac{1}{3}\)

Solve for x in the equation; \(\frac{1}{x} + \frac{2}{3x} = \frac{1}{3}\)
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  • A 5
  • B 4
  • C 3
  • D 1
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
\(\frac{1}{8} + \frac{2}{3x} = \frac{1}{3}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2}\)
\(\frac{5}{3x} = \frac{1}{3}\)
3x = 15
x = \(\frac{15}{3}\)
= 5

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