SOLUTION: 8 + 4/x = 9 1/3 need help with some of the steps. Thank you for any help

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Question 734325: 8 + 4/x = 9 1/3 need help with some of the steps. Thank you for any help
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8 + 4/x = 9 1/3
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8 + (4/x) = 28/3
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Multiply thru by 3x to get:
24x + 12 = 28x
4x = 12
x = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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