SOLUTION: 5x-1/2=1/8 I have the answer, but I do not know the steps to get the answer. Can you help me? Thank you

Question 521563: 5x-1/2=1/8
I have the answer, but I do not know the steps to get the answer. Can you help me?
Thank you
Answer by umnikmo(75) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x=1/8+1/2
x=1/5*(1/8+1/2)
x==1/5*5/8
x=1/8
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