SOLUTION: how do I solve X/5-8=3+X/4

Question 1076577: how do I solve X/5-8=3+X/4

Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, Boreal:
Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
......first find common denominator

.......cross multiply

Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(X/5)-8=3+(X/4)
(x/5)-(x/4)=11
multiply by 20 to clear fractions
4x-5x=220
-x=220
x=-220
-44-8=3-55
-52=-52
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