SOLUTION: How do I find the answer to 1/4(one fourth)+5/X(five over X)which equals 3/8.(three over eight)? I dont understand this at all. I would appreciate your help thanks.

SOLUTION: How do I find the answer to 1/4(one fourth)+5/X(five over X)which equals 3/8.(three over eight)? I dont understand this at all. I would appreciate your help thanks.

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Question 499651: How do I find the answer to 1/4(one fourth)+5/X(five over X)which equals 3/8.(three over eight)?
I dont understand this at all.
I would appreciate your help thanks.
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/4(one fourth)+5/X(five over X)which equals 3/8
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1/4 + 5/x = 3/8
Multiply both sides by 8x (to get rid of denominators):
8x(1/4 + 5/x) = 8x(3/8)
2x + 40 = 3x
40 = x

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