Solve for x in the equation; \(\frac{1}{x} + \frac{2}{3x} = \frac{1}{3}\)
A
5
B
4
C
3
D
1
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{1}{8} + \frac{2}{3x} = \frac{1}{3}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2}\)
\(\frac{5}{3x} = \frac{1}{3}\)
3x = 15
x = \(\frac{15}{3}\)
= 5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36746)