Question

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

Answer 1

-5x/6  + 1=7/18
lowest common multiple=18
-15x+18=7
-15x=7-18
-15x=-11
x=-11/-15=11/15

The solution set is [11/15]

we check it out.
-5(11/15) /6    +  1 =7/18
(-55/15) / 6 +1=7/18
-55/90  +  1=7/18
(-55+90) /90=7/18
35/90=7/18
7/18=7/18