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5/8 X +4 equals 3/8X +12

User Jackhab
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Answer:

1X+16 since you add the fractions 8/8x + 16

12+4 (also)

User Antoine Aubry
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Solve the equation.

Subtract 3/8x on both sides.

5/8x+4=3/8x+12

2/8x+4=12

Subtract 4 on both sides.

2/8x=8

Simplify.

1/4x=8

Multiply each side by 4.

x=32

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