Question

Solve for x.



1/2x−3/4(2x+5)=3/8

Answer 1

x = -33/8 or -4 1/8 as a mixed number.

Explanation:

1/2x − 3/4(2x+5) = 3/8

1/2x - 3/2x - 15/4 = 3/8

-x = 3/8 + 15/4

-x = 3/8 + 30/8

-x = 33/8

x = -33/8