SOLUTION: I have to solve the problem: 5/8x + 3/5 = 8
I know I have to multiply each side by 5 but I'm lost after that. Any help would be great!
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Question 197958: I have to solve the problem: 5/8x + 3/5 = 8
I know I have to multiply each side by 5 but I'm lost after that. Any help would be great!
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, stanbon:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I have to solve the problem: 5/8x + 3/5 = 8
I know I have to multiply each side by 5 but I'm lost after that. Any help would be great!
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(5/8)x + (3/5) = 8
The lcm (least common multiple) of the denominators as 40.
Multiply thru by 40 to get rid of the denominators:
25x + 24 = 320
25x = 296
x = 296/25
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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