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Solve for x.

x -3/8 = -5/8

x = 1/4
x = -1/4
x = -1
x = 1

User Shurik
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Add 3/8 to both sides

x = -5/8 + 3/8

Simplify -5/8 + 3/8 to -1/4

x = -1/4

Answer: B) x = -1/4

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