SOLUTION: How is this equation solved 7/8x + 1/4 =3/4x

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: How is this equation solved 7/8x + 1/4 =3/4x This question is from textbook algebra math 009

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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7/8x + 1/4 =3/4x
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Multiply thru by 8x to get rid of the denominators:
7 + 2x = 6
2x = -1
x = -1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.