Question

Please someone work out x - 2/7 = 5

Answer 1

We know that:

• Given equation:
  `x - (2)/(7) = 5`

1. Add 2/7 both sides.

• 
  `x - (2)/(7) = 5`
• =>
  `x - (2)/(7) + (2)/(7) = 5 + (2)/(7)`
• =>
  `x = 5 + (2)/(7)`

2. Make the denominators equivalent.

• =>
  `x = 5 + (2)/(7)`
• =>
  `x = (5 * 7)/(7) + (2)/(7)`
• =>
  `x = (35)/(7) + (2)/(7)`

3. Simplify the equation and find the value of x.

• =>
  `x = (35)/(7) + (2)/(7)`
• =>
  `\bold{x = (37)/(7) = (35)/(7) + (2)/(7) = 5 + (2)/(7) = 5(2)/(7) }`