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I need to solve this equation for my homework, I'm not good with frations and work would be useful 1/4(x-8)=3/4x
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I need to solve this equation for my homework, I'm not good with frations and work would be useful 1/4(x-8)=3/4x

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no problem sir or maam.x=-4
User Xinit
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1/4(x - 8) = 3/4x

Simplify.

1/4x - 2 = 3/4x

Add 2 to both sides.

1/4x = 3/4x + 2

Subtract 3/4x from both sides.

1/4x - 3/4x = 2

Simplify.

-2/4x = 2

Multiply both sides by 4.

-2x = 8

Divide -2 from both sides.

x = 8/-2

x = -4

~Hope I helped!~
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