document.write( "Question 268433: can you tell me how to work the following problem? find the value of x: x+ 2 3/4= 3 7/8 \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #196704 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+ 2 3/4= 3 7/8 \n" ); document.write( "Change to improper fractions \n" ); document.write( "x + 11/4 = 31/8 \n" ); document.write( "Get the same DEN \n" ); document.write( "x + 22/8 = 31/8 \n" ); document.write( "Subtract 22/8 \n" ); document.write( "x = 9/8 \n" ); document.write( "-------- \n" ); document.write( "You can make it 1 1/8, but there's no reason to do so. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |