Q70. - Algebra 2

Question

Solve the equation $x-\frac{3}{8}=-\frac{5}{24}$.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The given equation has the solution $x=\frac{1}{6}$.

Step 1. Write down the given equation.

The given equation is $x-\frac{3}{8}=-\frac{5}{24}$.

Step 2. Simplify the equation.

The given equation $x-\frac{3}{8}=-\frac{5}{24}$is solved as:

$\begin{array}{c}x-\frac{3}{8}=-\frac{5}{24}\mathrm{....}\left(\text{Given}\right)\\ x=\frac{3}{8}-\frac{5}{24}\\ x=\frac{9-5}{24}\\ x=\frac{1}{6}\end{array}$

Step 3. Conclusion.

The given equation has the solution $x=\frac{1}{6}$.