Question

Solve for x: 3 over 4 x + 5 over 8 = 4x. . x = __________________ Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form. Use the \"/\" symbol for the fraction bar

Answer 1

The answer is 5/26.  

Answer 2

The given equation is:

`(3)/(4)x + (5)/(8) = 4x`
We are then asked to find x.
First step:
subtract (3/4)x on both sides.

`(5)/(8) = 4x -(3)/(4)x`

`(5)/(8) = 3.25x<span>`

Then divide 3.25 to both sides of the equation:

`(5/8)/(3.25) = x<span>`

x = 5/26