Question

Directions: Solve for x.

1. 3/8x + 6 = 3/4x - 12

Answer 1

The required value for
`x =   (144)/(5) =  28.8`

Explanation:

Here,the given expression is:

`(3)/(8) x + 6 = (3)/(4) x -12`

Now, solving for the value of x:

`(3)/(8)x - (3)/(4)x = -12 - 6`

or,
`(3x - 6x)/(8)  = -18`

or,
`(5x)/(8)  = 18`

or,
`x = (8)/(5) * 18 = 28.8`

Hence, the required value for
`x =   (144)/(5) =  28.8`