SOLUTION: solve each of the equation. indicate the LCD. 3/4x-1/2=5/8x

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Question 165251: solve each of the equation. indicate the LCD.
3/4x-1/2=5/8x
Answer by checkley77(12569) About Me  (Show Source):
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3/4x-1/2=5/8x
3x/4-1/2-5x/8=0
LCD=8
(3x*2-1*4-5x)/8=0
(6x-4-5x)=8*0
x-4=0
x=4 answer.
Proof:
3*4/4-1/2=5*4/8
12/4-1/2=20/8
3-1/2=2.5
2.5=2.5