SOLUTION: The question is to solve the equation by "multiply and then subtract" and "subtract and then multiply". It doesn't make sense. 1/8x-5=3 There are 4 of these type questions in the

Algebra ->  Exponents-negative-and-fractional -> SOLUTION: The question is to solve the equation by "multiply and then subtract" and "subtract and then multiply". It doesn't make sense. 1/8x-5=3 There are 4 of these type questions in the       Log On


   



Question 14928: The question is to solve the equation by "multiply and then subtract" and "subtract and then multiply". It doesn't make sense. 1/8x-5=3
There are 4 of these type questions in the homework

Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
it is asking you to appreciate that there is more than one way to mess around with equations, usually, but still within the Rules of Algebra:

1. %281%2F%288x%29%29+-+5+=+3

multiplying gives
1+-+40x+=+24x
1 = 64x
--> x = 1/64

2. %281%2F%288x%29%29+-+5+=+3
%281%2F%288x%29%29+=+8
1%2F8+=+8x
1%2F64+=+x

jon.