Question

Show all work to solve 1/x + 3/8= 1/2. Use complete sentences to explain how to solve this equation.

Answer 1

subtract both side 3/8
1/x+3/8-3/8=1/2-3/8
1/x=1/2-3/8 1/2=4/8
1/x=4/8-3/8
1/x=(4-3)/8
1/x=1/8

multiply by x both side

1=x/8

now multiply by 8 both side

8=x

Answer 2

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