Question

Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. 1/3x+5 x=−6

Answer 1

Given:
`(1)/(3)x + 5x = -6`

To find: x = ?

Solution:

`(1)/(3)x + 5x = -6\\ \\(x+15x)/(3) = -6\\\\\ 16x = -18\\\\x= (-18)/(16)\\ \\x = (9)/(8) \\\\x = 1.125`