Answer:
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