Question

Help clear the fractions I need more help

Answer 1

x =
`(43)/(6)`

Explanation:

Given

`(3)/(4)` x - 5 =
`(3)/(8)`

Multiply through by 8 ( the LCM of 4 and 8 ) to clear the fractions

6x - 40 = 3 ( add 40 to both sides )

6x = 43 ( divide both sides by 6 )

x =
`(43)/(6)`