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Solve the following equation for x.
5/8x +4 = 3/8x +12

User LazNiko
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Answer:

x = 32

Explanation:

5/8x + 4 = 3/8x + 12

subtract 3/8 from both sides

2/8x + 4 = 12

simplify

1/4x + 4 = 12

subtract 4 from both sides

1/4x = 8

multiply each side by the reciprocal of 1/4

4/1 • 1/4x = 8 • 4/1

solve

x = 32

User Irma
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Answer:

x=32

Explanation:

8(5/8x+4 = 3/8x+12)

5x+32=3x+96

2x+32=96

2x=64

x=32

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