1/4(3x-16)+1/4x=5 1/3
Can you help me solve "x"
Change 5 1/3 into 16/3
(1/4)(3x - 16) + (1/4)x = 16/3
Multiply all terms by 4:
3x - 16 + x = 64/3
Multiply all tlerms by 3:
9x - 48 + 3x = 64
Simplify 9x + 3x:
12x - 48 = 64
Add 48 to both sides:
12x = 112
Divide both sides by 12:
x = 112/12 = 9 1/3