Question

How do you solve `\frac { x } { 5} + 6= 8.4`?

Answer 1

`x=12`

Explanation:

First, get rid of the denominator of `x` by multiplying both sides of the equation by 5.

`5*(x/5)+5*6=5*8.4`

`x+30=42`

Subtract 30 from both sides to get the `x` by itself.

`x+30-30=42-30`

`x=12`