SOLUTION: Solve the following equation. Be sure to check each answer in the original equation if you multiply both sides by an expression that contains the variable. x/3 + 1/8 = -7/8

Question 202224: Solve the following equation. Be sure to check each answer in the original equation if you multiply both sides by an expression that contains the variable.

x/3 + 1/8 = -7/8
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for x:
Find the LCD (24).
Subtract from both sides.
Multiply both sides by 24 to clear the fractions.
Divide both sides by 8.

Check:
Substitute x = -3.
Substitute

OK!
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