Question

What is the value of x ? X + 1/3 = 9

Answer 1

Isolate the x. Subtract 1/3 from both sides

x + 1/3 (-1/3) = 9 (-1/3)

x = 8 3/3 - 1/3

x = 8 2/3

8 2/3 is your answer

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Explanation:

Answer 2

x = 8 2/3

Explanation:

X + 1/3 = 9

Subtract 1/3 from each side

X + 1/3-1/3 = 9-1/3

Borrow 1

x = 8 3/3 - 1/3

x = 8 2/3