To solve this equation, we can simplify the left side by finding a common denominator for the fractions and combining like terms.
Given equation: \( \frac{20}{15} + x + \frac{20}{15} - x = 3 \)
Combine fractions with a common denominator of 15:
\( \frac{20+20}{15} + x - x = 3 \)
\( \frac{40}{15} = 3 \)
Now, simplify the fraction:
\( \frac{8}{3} = 3 \)
Since \( \frac{8}{3} \neq 3 \), the equation does not have a solution.
