Question

Solve for x. x+2/3=−1/6 Enter your simplified answer in the box.

Answer 1

Answer and Step-by-step explanation:

$\huge\boxed{~~x=\frac{-5}{6} ~~}$

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation:

$x+\frac{2}{3} =\frac{-1}{6}$

Step 2: Subtract 2/3 from both sides:

$x+\frac{2}{3}-\frac{2}{3} =\frac{-1}{6} -\frac{2}{3}$

$x=\frac{-5}{6}$

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x =1/6-2/3

1/6-4/6=

-3/6=

-1/2