Solve. Clear fractions first.
-$$\frac { 5 } { 6 } + \frac { 1 } { 7 } x = 8$$
A) $\frac { 18 } { 7 }$
B) $\frac { 287 } { 6 }$
C) $\frac { 7 } { 2 }$
D) $\frac { 301 } { 6 }$

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First, clear fractions by multiplying the entire equation by 42 (the least common multiple of 6 and 7). This gives: $35 + 6x = 336$. Solving for $x$, we get $6x = 301$, so $x = \frac{301}{6}$.

Solve Clear Fractions First 56+17x=8\frac { 5 } { 6 } + \frac { 1 } { 7 } x = 865​+71​x=8

Solve Clear Fractions First $\frac { 5 } { 6 } + \frac { 1 } { 7 } x = 8$