Answer:
x = [tex]\frac{149}{2}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Multiply the equation by the lowest common multiple of 8 and 16, to eliminate the fractions in the equation.
The lowest common multiple is 16
2x - 144 = 5 ( add 144 to both sides )
2x = 149 ( divide both sides by 2 )
x = [tex]\frac{149}{2}[/tex]
