SOLUTION: x-2/6=36/55

Question 163777: x-2/6=36/55
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, jojo14344:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Multiply both sides by the LCD to clear any fractions.

Distribute and multiply.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the answer is which approximates to .
Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
, working eqn

, ANSWER
go back working eqn,

, divide left term both num &den by 9

Thank you,
jojo

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