SOLUTION: I've tried to solve this, but can't. 5/4(x) + 1/8(x)= 3/8 + x What does x equal?

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5/4(x) + 1/8(x)= 3/8 + x
What does x equal?

Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, Alan3354:
Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/4(x) + 1/8(x)= 3/8 + x
What does x equal?
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I assume you mean
(5/4)x + (1/8)x= 3/8 + x
Multiply by 8
10x + x = 3 + 8x
11x = 8x + 3
3x = 3
x = 1

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