Question

Show that x = 4 is a solution of the equation x + 7 – 8x/3 = 17/6 – 5x/8

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

x+7-8x/3=17/6-5x/8

7+x-8x/3=17/6-5x/8

7+3x-8x/3=17/6-5x/8

7-5x/3=17/6-5x/8

7-17/6=-5x/8+5x/3

42-17/6=-15x+40x/24

25/6=25x/24

25/6×24/25=x

therefore, x=4