SOLUTION: 5/8x -1/2=4

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Question 395862: 5/8x -1/2=4
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%285%2F8%29x-1%2F2=4 Start with the given equation.


8%28%285%2Fcross%288%29%29x-1%2Fcross%282%29%29=8%284%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 8 to clear any fractions.


5x-4=32 Distribute and multiply.


5x=32%2B4 Add 4 to both sides.


5x=36 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2836%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=36%2F5


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