Question

What is the solution to the equation One-fourth x minus one-eighth = StartFraction 7 Over 8 EndFraction + one-half x?

Answer 1

x=-4

Explanation:

Answer 2

The solution to the equation is

x = -4

Explanation:

We want to find the solution to the equation

(1/4)x - 1/8 = 7/8 + (1/2)x

First, add -(1/2)x + 1/8 to both sides of the equation.

(1/4)x - 1/8 - (1/2)x + 1/8 = 7/8 + (1/2)x - (1/2)x + 1/8

[1/4 - 1/2]x = 7/8 + 1/8

x(1 - 2)/4 = (7 + 1)/8

-(1/4)x = 8/8

-(1/4)x = 1

Multiply both sides by -4

x = -4