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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.
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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.

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The Answer Is 5/26.


User Mahesh
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The given equation is:3/4x+5/8=4x

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



Then divide 3.25 to both sides of the equation: 5/8 = 3.25x


x = 5/26

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