Answer: x = 12
Step-by-step explanation:
1) Convert mixed numbers into improper fractions: [tex]21\frac{2}{3} =\frac{21*3+2}{3} =\frac{65}{3}[/tex]
New equation written as: [tex]\frac{5}{3}x+\frac{1}{3}x=\frac{65}{3}+\frac{7}{3}[/tex]
2) [tex]\frac{5}{3}x+\frac{1}{3}x=\frac{65+7}{3}[/tex]
3) Add the numbers 65 + 7 = 72: [tex]\frac{5}{3}x+\frac{1}{3}x=\frac{72}{3}[/tex]
4) Divide 72/3 = 24: [tex]\frac{5}{3}x+\frac{1}{3}x=24[/tex]
5) Multiply both sides by 3. Note: * = multiply: [tex]\frac{5}{3}x*3+\frac{1}{3}x*3=24*3[/tex]
6) Simplify: 6x = 72
7) Divide both sides by 6: [tex]\frac{6x}{6}=\frac{72}{6}[/tex]
x = 12
