To solve for x, we will first simplify the equation and then isolate the variable.
Starting with the given equation:
8/11(x + 4/5) = 24/55
To simplify, we need to distribute the 8/11 to both terms inside the parenthesis:
(8/11 * x) + (8/11 * 4/5) = 24/55
Multiplying fractions, we get:
(8x/11) + (32/55) = 24/55
Next, let's combine the like terms:
8x/11 + 32/55 = 24/55
To combine fractions, both denominators must be the same. Since both fractions already have the same denominators, we can proceed with combining the numerators:
8x/11 + 32/55 = 24/55
To combine the fractions, the numerators can be added:
(8x + 32)/55 = 24/55
Since the denominators are equal, we can set the numerators equal to each other:
8x + 32 = 24
Now, solve for x:
8x = 24 - 32
8x = -8
Divide both sides by 8:
x = -8/8
Simplifying:
x = -1
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -1.
Solve for x in the equation 8/11(x+4/*5)=24/55 .(1 point)
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