We have:
5(x + 7) = 85 |divide both sides by 5
x + 7 = 17 |subtract 7 from both sides
x = 10
0.2778 this is the answer for your question
Answer:
8 13/24
Step-by-step explanation:
42 2/3= 42 16/24
34 1/8= 34 3/24
42 16/24- 34 3/24= 8 13/24
1 because 10/9= 1 1/10
which is closer to 1