SOLUTION: what is the value of x if 1/4 x-1/8 x=3- 1/16 x

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Question 322021: what is the value of x if 1/4 x-1/8 x=3- 1/16 x
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1/4 x-1/8 x=3- 1/16 x
1/4x - 1/8x +1/16x =3
LCM = 16x
4-2+1 /16x= 3
3= 48x
x=3/48
x=1/16