Question

6 = 2( x + 8) - 5 x​

Answer 1

Answer: The answer has 3 forms!

• Decimal form: 3.3
• Exact form: 10/3
• Mixed Number form: 3 1/3

I hope that this helps! :D

Answer 2

ANSWER

$x = 3. \bar3$

EXPLANATION

The given equation is

$6 = 2(x + 8) - 5x$

We expand to get,

$6 = 2x + 16 - 5x$

We combine similar terms,

$5x - 2x = 16 - 6$

$3x = 10$

$x = \frac{10}{3}$

$x = 3 \frac{1}{3}$

$x = 3. \bar3$