Question

Which is the solution to the equation 1/4x-1/8=7/8+1/2x

Answer 1

x = -4

Explanation:

1/4x-1/8=7/8+1/2x

Add 1/8 to each side

1/4x-1/8+1/8=7/8+1/8+1/2x

1/4 x = 1 + 1/2x

Subtract 1/2x from each side

1/4x -1/2x = 1 + 1/2x -1/2x

Getting a common denominator for the x terms

1/4x -2/4x =1

-1/4x = 1

Multiply by -4

-4 * -1/4x = 1* -4

x = -4

Answer 2

x = -4

Explanation:

Step 1: Subtract 1/2x on both sides

-1/4x - 1/8 = 7/8

Step 2: Add 1/8 on both sides

-1/4x = 1

Step 3: Divide both sides by -1/4

x = -4