SOLUTION: I have no idea how to do this. Please help. Solve the following equations for the unknown. x/3 - 7/8 = 2/5(x + 15/4)

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Question 62503: I have no idea how to do this. Please help.
Solve the following equations for the unknown.
x/3 - 7/8 = 2/5(x + 15/4)

Answer by funmath(2933) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the following equations for the unknown.
x%2F3-7%2F8=%282%2F5%29%28x%2B15%2F4%29
x%2F3-7%2F8=%282%2F5%29x%2B30%2F20
x%2F3-7%2F8=%282%2F5%29x%2B3%2F2
x%2F3-%282%2F5%29x-7%2F8=%282%2F5%29x-%282%2F5%29x%2B3%2F2
5x%2F15-%286%2F15%29x-7%2F8=3%2F2
%28-1%2F15%29x-7%2F8=3%2F2
%28-1%2F15%29x-7%2F8%2B7%2F8=3%2F2%2B7%2F8
%28-1%2F15%29x=12%2F8%2B7%2F8
%28-1%2F15%29x=19%2F8
-15%28-1%2F15%29x=-15%2819%2F8%29
x=-285%2F8
Boy was that one ugly, but it checks out in the calculator!
Happy Calculating!!!