SOLUTION: what is the value of x if 1/4 x-5/8=3/8

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Question 322019: what is the value of x if 1/4 x-5/8=3/8
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, mananth:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%281%2F4%29x-%285%2F8%29=3%2F8
Multiply both side by 8.
2x-5=3
Can you take it from there?

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
pleas put the fractions in brackets to get the right solution