How do you solve #\frac { f + 19} { 7} = 5#?

1 Answer
Apr 19, 2018

#f=16#

Explanation:

#"multiply both sides of the equation by 7"#

#cancel(7)^1xx(f+19)/cancel(7)^1=7xx5#

#rArrf+19=35#

#"subtract 19 from both sides"#

#fcancel(+19)cancel(-19)=35-19#

#rArrf=16#

#color(blue)"As a check"#

#(16+19)/7=35/7=5=" right side"#

#rArrf=16" is the solution"#