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Does 2/3x+3/4=8 and 8x=87 have the same solution ?

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yes it does as far as i can see
User AusCBloke
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(2/3)x + (3/4) = 8
-(3/4) -(3/4)

(2/3)x = 7.25(3/2)
(3/2)

x = 10.875

8x = 87 Divide both sides by 8

x = 10.875

So yes both sides have the same solution

Hope this helps :)
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