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X- 5/8 = 1/4 what is the solution of the equation

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Answer:

x = 7/8 = 0.875

Explanation:

x - 5/8 = 1/4

(Add 5/8 to both sides.)

x = 1/4 + 5/8

(Least common multiple of 4 and 8 is 8. Convert 1/4 and 5/8 to fractions with denominator 8.)

x = 2/8 + 5/8

(Since 2/8 and 5/8 have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.)

x = 2 + 5/8

(Add 2 and 5 to get 7)

x = 7/8

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