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

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MattPL
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  • 03-07-2019

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

Start by multiplying both sides by 4.

[tex]\frac{1}{4} x-\frac{1}{8} =\frac{7}{8} +\frac{1}{2} x\\x-\frac{1}{2} =\frac{7}{2}+2x[/tex]

Next, combine like terms.

[tex]x-\frac{1}{2} =\frac{7}{2}+2x\\-\frac{1}{2} =\frac{7}{2} +x\\x=\frac{8}{2} \\x=4[/tex]

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