SOLUTION: what is the step by step solution 3/x+1/4=5/8

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Question 200521: what is the step by step solution 3/x+1/4=5/8
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%2Fx%2B1%2F4=5%2F8 get the left side over a common denominator
%28%283%2A4%29%2B%281%2Ax%29%29%2F4x+=+5%2F8
12%2Bx+=+20x%2F8
96+%2B+8x+=+20x
96+=+12x
8+=+x
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Does 3/8 + 1/4 = 5/8?
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