SOLUTION: Hello, I am having a problem with finding the answer to this question. Please help. 10x-1/4=9x+3/8 Thanks, Patricia

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Question 119940This question is from textbook beginning algebra
: Hello,
I am having a problem with finding the answer to this question.
Please help.
10x-1/4=9x+3/8

Thanks,
Patricia This question is from textbook beginning algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(10x-1)/4 = (9x+3)/8
Multiply both sides by 8 to get:
2(10x-1) = 9x+3
20x - 2 = 9x + 3
11x = 5
x = 5/11
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Cheers,
Stan H.