Question

I Have a Question, I Know the Answer, But i Wanna Know Why It's The Answer, Can Someone Explain?

Answer 1

As part of putting the finishing touches on her time machine, Misty has to solve this equation.
1
5
(x+7)−8=27
She completes the problem as seen in the steps below.

The time machine won't work! Her assistant looks at the problem and tells her the solution is x=168.

Answer 2

Sorry here

Answer 3

Its Step 2.

Answer 4

(1/5)(x+7) -8 = 27
(1/5)x+1.4-8 = 27
(1/5)x = 33.6
x = 168