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I need help with this x/4 - 3x/8 = 5

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Hello!

x/4 - 3x/8 = 5

2x - 3x = 40

-x = 40

x = -40

Good luck! :)

User TheArchitect
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Answer:

x=−40

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

x4−3x8=5

14x+−38x=5

(14x+−38x)=5(Combine Like Terms)

−18x=5

−18x=5

Step 2: Multiply both sides by 8/(-1).

(8−1)*(−18x)=(8−1)*(5)

x=−40

Answer:

x=−40

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