x/3-2=6
+2
x/3=8
*3
x=24
x/5+1=5
-1
x/5=4
*5
x=20
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
a)
(x / 3) - 2 = 6
add 2 to both sides
x / 3 = 8
multiply both sides by 3
x = 24
b)
(x / 5) + 1 = 5
subtract 1 from both sides
(x / 5) = 4
multiply both sides by 5
x = 20
