Question

Need help rewriting the equation

Answer 1

Given:

The equation is:

`2-(5)/(6)x=(7)/(8)`

To find:

The simplified for of the given equation so that it does have fractions.

Solution:

We have,

`2-(5)/(6)x=(7)/(8)`

Denominators values are 6 and 8. LCM of 6 and 8 is 24 so multiply both sides by 24.

`24\left(2-(5)/(6)x\right)=24* (7)/(8)`

`24(2)-24\left((5)/(6)x\right)=24* (7)/(8)`

`48-4* 5x=3* 7`

`48-20x=21`

Therefore, the required equation is
`48-20x=21`.