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

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Richard G.
Mar 13, 2018

#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#

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