Answer:
x = - [tex]\frac{15}{16}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
2 + [tex]\frac{x}{5}[/tex] + x = [tex]\frac{7}{8}[/tex]
Multiply through by 40 ( the LCM of 5 and 8 ) to clear the fractions
80 + 8x + 40x = 35
48x + 80 = 35 ( subtract 80 from both sides )
48x = - 45 ( divide both sides by 48 )
x = - [tex]\frac{45}{48}[/tex] = - [tex]\frac{15}{16}[/tex]
