x + (4 1/3)= (-2 5/6)
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the numerical equation:
x + ( 4 ⅓) = -2 5/6
Solution:
In order to solve for x, we must first change the values of the mixed number into decimals. One trick is by focusing on the fraction part, and adding its quotient to the whole number.
4 ⅓
⅓ = 0.333
= 4.333
-2 5/6
5/6 = 0.833
= -2.833
Equate the decimals back to the original equation:
x + 4.333= -2.833
Transpose 4.333 to the other side of the equation, hence we must take note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
x = -2.833 - 4.333
x =- 7.166
Final answer:
x =- 7.166