Solve the equation Express irrational answers in exact form
Solve the equation. Express irrational answers in exact form and as a decimal rounded to 3 decimals.
(8/9)x= 31-x
Solution
(8/9)x= 31-x
add x to both sides
(8/9) x + x = 31
(8/9 + 1) x = 31
17/9 x = 31
Multiply both sides by 9/17
x= 31 * (9/17)
x=279/17
