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Solve the equation for x, in simplest form x+3/8=1/4

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Answer:

1/8

Explanation:

1/4 = 4/8

4/8-3/8 = 1/8

0.25- 0.375 = 0.125

0.125 = 1/8

User Luillyfe
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Answer:

x = -1/8

Explanation:

x + 3/8 = 1/4

Subtract 3/8 from both sides.

x = 1/4 - 3/8

The LCD is 8.

x = 2/8 - 3/8

x = -1/8

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