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1 over 8 + c = 4 over 5 whats x?

User Alex Wally
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Answer:

c=27/40 = 0.675

Explanation:

the statement give us the expression:

1/8 +c= 4/5

we subtract the term "1/8" both sides:

we have:

1/8 -1/8+c= 4/5-1/8

c=4/5-1/8

c=(4*8)-(5*1)/(5*8)

c=(32-5)/(40)

c =27/40 = 0.675
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