Question

The sum of two-thirds of a number and negative one-ninth is five-sixths. Find the number.

Answer 1

2/3x -1/9 = 5/6 find x?

Answer 2

\[2/3x-1/9x=5/6\]

Answer 3

now can you simplify the terms containing x ?

Answer 4

i think so!

Answer 5

\[(3(2)x-1x)\div9\]

Answer 6

x=51/36

Answer 7

don't tell the answer please ...directly

Answer 8

2x/3-1/9=5/6
6x-1/9=5/6

Answer 9

okay the answer sheet says 2 5/6? so i have to turn it into a mixed fraction>

Answer 10

36x-6=45

Answer 11

why would 1/9 be multiplied with x

Answer 12

oh ! yes you are right

Answer 13

so...............

Answer 14

where did the 6x come from
i am lost

Answer 15

dude again lcm

Answer 16

Oh yeah okay

Answer 17

wait i'm showing you

Answer 18

you find the lcm of 3and 9 its 9

Answer 19

so we are multiplying 2x with 3

Answer 20

you get that?

Answer 21

yeah i get it lol

Answer 22

thanks !

Answer 23

your welcome

Answer 24

whts this

Answer 25

6x-1/9=5/6
6x-1=(5/6)*9
6x-1=45/6
6x-1=15/2
6x=15/2+1
6x=15+2/2
6x=17/2
x=17/12

Answer 26

6x-1=15/2
6x=15/2+1
6x=17/2
x=17/12

Answer 27

yes

Answer 28

:)

Answer 29

okay i got confused:p sorry

Answer 30

actually 51/36=17/12

Answer 31

lol 51/36=17/12 you just missed 3 with 6 you wrote 51/6 it's ok :)

Answer 32

so i'm correct

Answer 33

thanks guys

Answer 34

yes you are :) and np @glitterythings