Question

Answer choices :
A : x = - 5
B : x = - 4
C : x = 4
D x = 5

Answer 1

x=-4

Explanation:

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

first group the like terms

`(1)/(4) x - (1)/(2)x = 1`

as 1/8 plus 7/8 = 1

then add the x's together

`-(1)/(4) x = 1`

and finally

x = -4