Answer:
x=3
Explanation:
Given the equation:
[tex]8-\frac{3}{x}=7[/tex]
We want to solve for x using the trial and error method.
To do this, we pick values of x from 1 and test to see if it satisfies the equation.
(a)When x=1
[tex]\begin{gathered} 8-\frac{3}{1}=8-3=5 \\ 5\neq7 \end{gathered}[/tex]
x=1 is not a solution.
(b)When x=2
[tex]\begin{gathered} 8-\frac{3}{2}=8-1.5=6.5 \\ 6.5\neq7 \end{gathered}[/tex]
x=2 is not a solution.
(c)When x=3
[tex]8-\frac{3}{3}=8-1=7[/tex]
x=3 is a solution.
The solution to the equation is x=3.
