SOLUTION: Solve. 10x – 1/4 = 9x + 3/8

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Question 63452: Solve. 10x – 1/4 = 9x + 3/8
Answer by bubblz190(11) About Me  (Show Source):
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First, we need to have fractions with the same denominator.
1/4 is equal to 2/8, so we can use that number in the equation.
10x - 2/8 = 9x + 3/8
Combine like terms by adding 2/8 to each side.
10x = 9x + 5/8
Then subtract 9x from both sides.
x = 5/8