Question

solve the equation for the unknown (5x)/2-7/8=14

Answer 1

\[\frac{5x}{2} -\frac{7}{8} = 14\]
\[\frac{5x\times4}{2\times4} -\frac{7}{8} =14\]
\[\frac{20x}{8} -\frac{7}{8}=14 \]
\[\frac{20x-7}{8} =14\]
\[20x-7=112 \]
\[20x = 112+7 \]
\[x=...\]

Answer 2

You work that out yourself.
At least try.

Answer 3

Yes!