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Solve the equation. x + 1/6 = 6 A. x = -6 1/6 B. x = -5 5/6 C. x = 5 5/6 D. x = 6 1/6

User Torf
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Answer:

x = 5 5/6

Explanation:

The goal in algebra is always to isolate the variable, so that its value can be determined.

Step 1: Subtract 1/6

x = 5 5/6

Step 2: Check

5 5/6 + 1/6 = 6

6 = 6 ✔

Step 3: Answer

x = 5 5/6

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User Tushar Aggarwal
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The answer is C because 5/6+1/6=1. Then you do 1+5=6. And 6 is what you wanted to get. Hope this helped.
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