SOLUTION: what is the answer to x+2 2/3=5 1/6?

Question 132295: what is the answer to x+2 2/3=5 1/6?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Convert the mixed fractions to improper fractions

Multiply both sides by the LCM of 6. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)

Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side

Subtract 16 from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x

Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)

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