SOLUTION: what is 5/6x = 30 + x ???????? i dont understand how to solve please explain in detail not just the answer but a detailed explanation.

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Question 207306This question is from textbook algebra 2
: what is 5/6x = 30 + x ???????? i dont understand how to solve please explain in detail not just the answer but a detailed explanation. This question is from textbook algebra 2

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

5%2F6x+=+30+%2B+x

Multiply every term of both sides by the LCD of 6

6%2A%22%225%2F6x+=+6%2A30+%2B+6%2Ax

cross%286%29%2A%22%225%2Fcross%286%29x+=+180+%2B+6x

5x=180%2B6x

Add -6x to both sides

-x=180

divide both sides by -1

%28-x%29%2F%28-1%29=180%2F%28-1%29

x=-180

Edwin