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What is the value of x in the equation
x-2
3
1) 4
2) 6
3) 8
4) 11

Answer 1

`\frac{x-2}3 +\frac 16 = \frac 56 \\\\\implies \frac{x-2}3 = \frac 56 - \frac 16\\\\\implies \frac{x-2}3= \frac 46\\ \\\implies \frac{x-2}3 = \frac 23\\\\\implies x -2=2\\\\\implies x =2+2 = 4\\\\\text{Hence, the value of x is 4.}`