How do you solve 1/4 (x+2) = 5/6?
1 Answer
Aug 26, 2016
Explanation:
There are many methods that can be used. Today, however, I will be showing 1 method only.
The problem:
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Step 1:
1/4 xx (x+2) = 5/6 -
Step 2:
(x+2)/4 = 5/6 -
Step 3:
Here you will cross multiply. So it becomes:
6(x+2) = 20 -
Step 4:
6x+12 = 20 -
Step 5:
6x = 8 -
Step 6:
x = 8/6
0rx = 1 1/3