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Solve for x 3/4 x + 5/8 = 4x

User Hansy
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Answer:

x = 26/5

Explanation:

²⁾3x/4 + 5/8 = ⁸⁾4x

6x + 5 = 32x

5 = 32x - 6x

5 = 26x

x = 26/5

User AspergillusOryzae
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Answer:

5/26

Explanation:

Multiply both sides by 8

6x + 5 = 32x

26x = 5

x = 5/26

User Agathe
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