Question

Please help solve with steps:

x + 3/4 = - 1/8

Answer 1

x = -7/8

Explanation:

x + 3/4 = - 1/8

Subtract both sides:

x + 3/4 - 3/4 = -1/8 - 3/4

x = -1/8 - 3/4

x = -7/8

Answer 2

x = -
`(7)/(8)`

Explanation:

Given

x +
`(3)/(4)` = -
`(1)/(8)`

Multiply through by 8 to clear the fractions

8x + 6 = - 1 ( subtract 6 from both sides )

8x = - 7 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = -
`(7)/(8)`