Question

Solve for x. show your work
6/9 = x+2/24

Answer 1

Simplify 6/9 to 2/3

2/3 = x + 2/24

Simplify 2/24 to 1/12

2/3 = x + 1/12

Subtract 1/12 from both sides

2/3 - 1/12 = x

Simplify 2/3 - 1/12 to 7/12

7/12 = x

Switch sides

x = 7/12