Q. 58 - Algebra 2

Question

$\frac{1}{3}(x+5)=\frac{5}{6}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The value of $x=-\frac{5}{2}$

Step 1 - The given information

$\frac{1}{3}(x+5)=\frac{5}{6}$

Step 2

$$\begin{gathered} \frac{1}{3}(x+5)=\frac{5}{6} \\ \Rightarrow x+5=\frac{5}{6}\times 3 \\ \Rightarrow x+5=\frac{5}{2} \\ \Rightarrow x=\frac{5}{2}-5 \\ \Rightarrow x=\frac{5-10}{2} \\ \Rightarrow x=-\frac{5}{2} \end{gathered}$$