Question

Solve for x:
5/8 - 1/3 = x/24

Algebra 2

Answer 1

x= 7

Explanation:

5/8 - 1/3 = x/24

Get a common denominator or 24

5/8 *3/3 = 15/24

1/3 *8/8 = 8/24

15/24 - 8/24 = x/24

7/24 = x/24

Multiply by 24

7 =x