SOLUTION: how do I show or check my work for x+3/7=5/8. I know the answer is 11/56, but how do i prove it?

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Question 540526: how do I show or check my work for x+3/7=5/8. I know the answer is 11/56, but how do i prove it?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+x+%2B+3%2F7+=+5%2F8+
Multiply both sides by +7%2A8+=+56+
+56x+%2B+3%2A8+=+5%2A7+
+56x+%2B+24+=+35+
+56x+=+11+
+x+=+11%2F56+