Question

Solve the equation for x, in simplest form. x + 3 8 = 1 4 A) x = 1 8 B) x = 1 6 C) x = − 1 8 D) x = − 1 6

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

2/8 is the same as 1/4 and 4/8-1/8=2/8 so it is C (please heart this)

Answer 2

x = -1/8

Explanation:

x + 3/8 = 1/4

Get a common denominator

x + 3/8 = 1/4*2/2

x + 3/8 = 2/8

Subtract 3/8 from each side

x+3/8 -3/8 = 2/8 -3/8

x = -1/8