SOLUTION: can you explain how to get the answer to 1/4 + x/2= 5/8?

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Question 829899: can you explain how to get the answer to 1/4 + x/2= 5/8?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1%2F4+%2B+x%2F2=+5%2F8
Multiply both sides by 8.
2%2B4x=5
Subtract 2 from both sides
4x=5-2
4x=3
Divide both sides by 4
x=3%2F4