Question

Solve forx−8=−5/18Enter your answer as a mixed number in simplest form by filling in the boxes.

Answer 1

Given:

`x-8=-(5)/(18)`

Cross multiplying the equation,

`\begin{gathered} x-8=-(5)/(18) \\ 18(x-8)=-5 \\ 18x-144=-5 \\ 18x=-5+144 \\ 18x=139 \\ Dividing\text{ both sides by 18;} \\ x=(139)/(18) \\ x=7(13)/(18) \end{gathered}`

Therefore, the solution to the equation is;

`x=7(13)/(18)`