what number should be added to both sides of the equation x - 7/8 = -5 to find the value of x?

Answer 1

To find the value of x, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation.

Starting with the given equation:

x - 7/8 = -5

We can add 7/8 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the -7/8 on the left side:

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

Simplifying the left side:

x = -5 + 7/8

To add -5 and 7/8 together, we need a common denominator. The denominator of 8 for the fraction is already in common, so we can proceed:

x = (-40/8) + 7/8

Adding -40/8 and 7/8:

x = (-40 + 7)/8

Simplifying the numerator:

x = (-33)/8

Hence, the value of x is -33/8.

Answer 2

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