SOLUTION: Solve for x. The equation is 5/4x + 1/8x = 3/8 + x. Thank you for your help!

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Question 415161: Solve for x. The equation is 5/4x + 1/8x = 3/8 + x. Thank you for your help!
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Hi

Solving the following for x:

 5/4x + 1/8x = 3/8 + x

 10/8x + 1/8x = 3/8 + x

    11/8x - x = 3/8

      3/8x = 3/8

         x = 1