Question

20-1/3x-18=8 help pls i dont get it

Answer 1

x = - 18

Explanation:

given the equation

20 -
`(1)/(3)` x - 18 = 8 ( collect like terms on left side )

2 -
`(1)/(3)` x = 8 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

2 - 2 -
`(1)/(3)` x = 8 - 2 ( simplify both sides )

-
`(1)/(3)` x = 6 ( multiply both sides by - 3 )

- 3 × -
`(1)/(3)` x = - 3 × 6 , that is

x = - 18