SOLUTION: Solve the following equations for the unknown. x/3 - 7/8 = 2/5(x + 15/4)

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Question 142128: Solve the following equations for the unknown.
x/3 - 7/8 = 2/5(x + 15/4)

Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/3 - 7/8 = 2/5(x + 15/4)
x/3 - 7/8 = 2x/5 + 3/2
40x-105=48x+180 LCD=120
40x-48x=180+105
-8x=285
x=-285/8
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Ed

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