Question

Solve the following equation for x using inverse operations 7x-15=1

Answer 1

Answer:

• x = $\dfrac{16}{7}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Equation

7x - 15 = 1 → Move the -15, reversing the sign:

7x = 1 + 15 → Solve the sum:

7x = 16 → We have a fraction:

x = $\dfrac{16}{7}$

x = 2.28571428571

To keep it simple, the answer could be just $\dfrac{16}{7}$.

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Answer 2

Answer:

2 2/7     mixed fraction

16/7        improper fraction

2^285714     decimal