Show all work to simplify 1 over x plus 3 over 8 = 1 over 2. Use complete sentences to explain how to simplify this expression.

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harsimran_hs4 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

$$\frac{ 1 }{ x } + \frac{ 3 }{ 8 } = \frac{ 1 }{ 2 } $$ I am sorry about that!

harsimran_hs4 · Answer

lets begin
1. take the lcm and obtain a common denominator

$$\frac{ 8 + 3x}{ 8x } = \frac{ 1 }{ 2 }$$

harsimran_hs4 · Answer

2. rearranging...

16 + 6x = 8x

now can you solve for x?

anonymous · Answer

Yes thank you so much!

harsimran_hs4 · Answer

:)