Question

What is the value of x in the equation 3/4(14x+8)-(1/2x+2)=3/8(4-x)-1/4

Answer 1

-37/68

Explanation:

3/4(14x+8)-(1/2x+2)=3/8(4-x)-1/4

(21/2x+6)-(1/2+2)=(3/2x-3/8)-1/4

(21/2x-1/2x)+(6-2)=3/2x-3/8-1/4

10x+4=3/2x-5/8

37/8=-17/2x

37/8 (2)=-17/2x(2)

37/4=-17x

37/68=-x

-37/68=x