We need a least common denominator
19 1/8 and 2 1/4 (also = to 2 2/8)
19 1/8-2 2/8= 16 7/8
16 7/8 divided by 5
ANSWER: 3 3/8 in
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
x=3 
Step-by-step explanation:
You add the eight to both sides, leaving x on the left and making the -2 a 6 on the right. 
Now you have x= 3x-6
Add the six to the right, giving you 6+x=3x 
Subtract the x from the left and right. you get 6=2x 
Divide 6 by 2 to get x.