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For what value of x does 4x = (1/8) x + 5?

Bob is putting books on a shelf and takes a break after filling 18 1/2 inches on the book shelf. the book shelf is now 2/3 full. how long is the entire bookshelf?

What is the probability of throwing several dice with sum equal to 6 (six)? show the ways of possibilities for sum 6 (as the numerator) and the ways of throwing n dices for n = 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 as denominator for all the questions to earn full credits. (a)throw one die, (b) throw two dice, (c) throw three dice (d) throw 4 dice, (e) throw 5 dice