SOLUTION: What is 3X + 1 over 8 + 4X + 8 over 7 = 6

Question 477223: What is 3X + 1 over 8 + 4X + 8 over 7 = 6
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Multiply both sides by the LCD to clear any fractions.

Distribute and multiply.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is 3X + 1 over 8 + 4X + 8 over 7 = 6
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(3x+1)/8 + (4x+8)/7 = 6
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Multiply thru by 56 to get:
7*(3x+1) + 8(4x+8) = 6*56
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21x + 7 + 32x + 72 = 336
53x + 79 = 336
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53x = 257
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x = 4.8491...
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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