Question

Please
Help me solve for x

Answer 1

`x-(1)/(6)=8(2)/(3)\\x=(26)/(3)+(1)/(6)\\ x=(52)/(6)+(1)/(6)\\ x=(53)/(6)`

Answer 2

8 2/3= 26/3

x-1/6=26/3 we bring to the same denominator

6x-1=52

6x=52+1

6x=53

x= 53/6