x-7/8=-5? and it IS NOT -33/8

Answer 1

To solve the equation:

x - 7/8 = -5

First, let's get rid of the fraction by multiplying every term by 8:

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

This simplifies to:

8x - 7 = -40

Next, let's isolate the variable term by adding 7 to both sides:

8x - 7 + 7 = -40 + 7

This simplifies to:

8x = -33

Finally, divide both sides of the equation by 8 to solve for x:

(8x)/8 = (-33)/8

This simplifies to:

x = -33/8