Question

How do you solve `\frac { x + 2} { 5} - 8= 12`?

Answer 1

`x=98`

Explanation:

`(x+2)/5-8=12`

or

`(x+2)/5=12+8`

or

`(x+2)/5=20`

or

`x+2=20 times 5`

or

`x+2=100`

or

`x=100-2`

or

`x=98`