Question

Solve for x. x+2/3=−1/6 Enter your simplified answer in the box.

Answer 1

Explanation:

x =1/6-2/3

1/6-4/6=

-3/6=

-1/2

Answer 2

Answer and Step-by-step explanation:

`\huge\boxed{~~x=(-5)/(6) ~~}`

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation:

`x+(2)/(3) =(-1)/(6)`

Step 2: Subtract 2/3 from both sides:

`x+(2)/(3)-(2)/(3) =(-1)/(6) -(2)/(3)`

`x=(-5)/(6)`