Q66. - Algebra 2

Question

Solve the equation $x+\frac{5}{8}=-\frac{5}{6}$.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The given equation has the solution $x=-\frac{35}{24}$.

Step 1. Write down the given equation.

The given equation is $x+\frac{5}{8}=-\frac{5}{6}$.

Step 2. Simplify the equation.

The given equation $x+\frac{5}{8}=-\frac{5}{6}$ is solved as:

$\begin{array}{l}x+\frac{5}{8}=-\frac{5}{6}\mathrm{....}\left(\text{Given}\right)\\ x=-\frac{5}{6}-\frac{5}{8}\\ x=\frac{-20-15}{24}\\ x=-\frac{35}{24}\end{array}$

Step 3. Conclusion.

The given equation has the solution $x=-\frac{35}{24}$.