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Need help please. Solve the equation and check your answer 1/4+1/x=3/8 show work

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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

1/4 + 1/x = 3/8

LCM: 4 x 8 = 8x

1/4 * 8x + 1/x * 8x = 3/8 * 8x

Simplify

2x + 8 = 3x

Subtract

2x + 8 - 8 = 3x - 8

Simplify

2x = 3x - 8

Subtract

2x - 3x = 3x - 8 - 3x

Simplify

-x = -8

Divide both sides -1

-x/-1 = -8/-1

Simplify

x = 8

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