whittaker4ever
whittaker4ever whittaker4ever
  • 06-07-2021
  • Mathematics
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I need help with this x/4 - 3x/8 = 5

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AnnieBarader15s
AnnieBarader15s AnnieBarader15s
  • 06-07-2021

Answer:

x=−40

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

x4−3x8=5

14x+−38x=5

(14x+−38x)=5(Combine Like Terms)

−18x=5

−18x=5

Step 2: Multiply both sides by 8/(-1).

(8−1)*(−18x)=(8−1)*(5)

x=−40

Answer:

x=−40

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Аноним Аноним
  • 06-07-2021

Hello!

x/4 - 3x/8 = 5

2x - 3x = 40

-x = 40

x = -40

Good luck! :)

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