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What is the value of x in the equation 1/2x-3/4=3/8-5/8

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Answer:

x=1

Explanation:

1/2x-3/4=3/8-5/8

Combine like terms

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

Simplify the right hand side

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

Multiply each side by 4

4*(1/2 x -3/4) = -1/4 *4

2x -3 = -1

Add 3 to each side

2x-3+3 = -1 +3

2x =2

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = 2/2

x =1

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