Question

Solve x/8 + 5/6 =2 . Justify each step.

Answer 1

x=9 and 1/3

Explanation:

x/8+5/6=2

Common denominator will be 48. So:

6x/48+40/48=2

That means that (6x+40)/48=2

(since they both have the same denominator)

Now, multiply 2 by 48. You get 96.

6x+40=96

Subtract 40

6x=56

x=9 and 1/3

Answer 2

x=28/3

Explanation: