SOLUTION: How do I work the problem: 5/2*x + 1/4= 7 3/4 I get the - 1/4 from the 7 3/4 and I get lost at 5/2*x = 7 2/4

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Question 682769: How do I work the problem:
5/2*x + 1/4= 7 3/4
I get the - 1/4 from the 7 3/4 and I get lost at 5/2*x = 7 2/4
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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(5/2)x + 1/4= 7 3/4
Step 1, eliminate fractions.
Multiply thru by 4
10x + 1 = 31
10x = 30
x = 3