Solve for x: 3 over 4 x + 5 over 8 = 4x

x = __________________ Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form. Use the "/" symbol for the fraction bar.

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Solve for x: 3 over 4 x + 5 over 8 = 4x

x = __________________ Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form. Use the "/" symbol for the fraction bar.

anonymous · Answer

@jigglypuff314 @tHe_FiZiCx99 @thomaster

jigglypuff314 · Answer

you can multiply every value by 8  to get rid of fractions for now
so   3/4 x + 5/8 = 4x
       *8          *8      *8
to get   6x + 5 = 32x     now does that look easier to solve? :)

anonymous · Answer

um can you help me

jigglypuff314 · Answer

walk you through it? ok :)

6x + 5 = 32x    you want to get all the values with x in them to one side
-6x         -6x     so subtract both sides by 6x
        5 = 26x    but now there is a 26 attached to the x 
                        that you want to move to the other side
                        it is attached to the x by multiplication
                        so use division to move it
                        divide both sides by  26
                        what would you get? :)

anonymous · Answer

0.193

jigglypuff314 · Answer

yes :)
but I think they want you to keep it as a fraction?

anonymous · Answer

so it would be?

anonymous · Answer

What? as a fraction can you turn it for me plz its really late

jigglypuff314 · Answer

the fraction  5 divided by 26  :)

anonymous · Answer

thx

jigglypuff314 · Answer

.-. you're welcome