Question

Can somebody teach me how to solve a problem like this: x+3/4 = 7/8

Answer 1

x + 3/4 = 7/8
x = 7/8 - 3/4
= 7/8 - 6/8
= 1/8

Answer 2

multiply it all by 4; then by 2 then divide

Answer 3

subtract and divide .... forgot a step

Answer 4

x+3/4 = 7/8

4x+3 = 7/2

8x+6 = 7

8x = 1

x = 1/8