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Solve for x
X/8 - 3/4 = 5/8

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5/8-3/4 =-1/8
x/8=-1/8
(8)x/8=-1/8(8)
x=-1

User Jason Barry
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X= 11
When you add 3/4 to 5/8, you get 11/8. Then you have to multiply each side with (8/1). You get (88/8). That equals 11.
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