Question

Solve for x. - 5/8 * x - 7/24 * x + 1/3 * x = - 42

Answer 1

The same fraction makes the denominator consistent.

-15/24*x - 7/24*x + 8/24*x = -42
(-15 -7 +8)/24*x = -42
-14/24*x = -42
-7/12*x = -42
The left and right equations are multiplied by 12.
-7*x = -42*12
x = 6*12 = 96