Question

solve for x,x/3+1=7/15
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{x}{3} + 1 = \frac{7}{15} \\ \\ \frac{x}{3} = \frac{7}{15} - 1 \\ \\ \frac{x}{3} = \frac{7 - 15}{15} \\ \\ \frac{x}{3} = \frac{ - 8}{15} \\ \\ x = \frac{ - 8 \times 3}{15} \\ \\ x = \frac{ - 8}{5}$