Determine whether the value of x7 is a solution of the 71x28

Determine whether the value of x=7 is a solution of the 7+1/x+2=8 no yes

Solution

7 + 1/(x+2) = 8

lets us find the left hand side for x = 7
7 + 1/(x+2)
=7 + 1/(7+2)
=7 +1/9
= 64/9

It is not equal to 8

Answer: no