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What is the value of x in the equation. 1/2x - 3/4 = 3/8 - 5/8x?

What is the value of x in the equation. 1/2x - 3/4 = 3/8 - 5/8x?-example-1

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Answer:

Explanation:

1/2x - 3/4 = 3/8 - 5/8x

+ 5/8x + 5/8x

9/8x - 3/4 = 3/8

+ 3/4 + 3/4

9/8x = 9/8

divide both sides by 9/8

x = 1

User Malclocke
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Answer:

x=1

Explanation:

simplify and create a chart of denominators until you find the common one.

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