Question

URGENT! Please answer!

Answer 1

Answer: 22/3

Explanation:

So, the first step is to add 9/2 to both sides. We cant do that unless there is a common denominator between -8/3 and 9/2. I will leave the 1/4 alone because we will have to divide that later. When you divide a fraction, you multiply by the reciprocal, which doesnt require a change in denominator. That is my reason for not changing the 1/4.

The common denominator of the two would be 6.

`-(16)/(6) =(1)/(4)x-(27)/(6)`

Add the 27/6 to both sides

`(11)/(6)=(1)/(4)x`

Divide the 1/4 to both sides

`x=(11)/(6)*(4)/(1) =(44)/(6)= (22)/(3)`