SOLUTION: how do i find the solution for 5/4x+1/8x=9/8+x solve for x

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Question 266721: how do i find the solution for 5/4x+1/8x=9/8+x solve for x
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how do i find the solution for
(5/4)x+(1/8)x = (9/8)+x solve for x
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Multiply thru by 8 to get rid of the fractions:
5x + x = 9 + 8x
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6x = 9 + 8x
2x = -9
x = -9/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.