Question

What number should be added to both sides of the equation X -7/8 equals -5 to find the value of X

Answer 1

To find the value of X, we need to find the number that, when added to both sides of the equation, will eliminate the -7/8 on the left side and leave only X on that side.

If we add 7/8 to both sides of the equation, we get:

X - 7/8 + 7/8 = -5 + 7/8

On the left side, the -7/8 and +7/8 cancel each other out, leaving only X:

X = -5 + 7/8

To simplify the right side, we need a common denominator, which is 8:

X = -5(8/8) + 7/8

X = -40/8 + 7/8

Now that the fractions have the same denominator, we can add them:

X = (-40 + 7)/8

X = -33/8

Therefore, the value of X is -33/8.