SOLUTION: Perform the operation and simplify the answer. {{{(x/4-1/8)/x}}} Hi, I need help with this. Thank you.

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Question 295317: Perform the operation and simplify the answer.
%28x%2F4-1%2F8%29%2Fx
Hi, I need help with this. Thank you.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x%2F4-1%2F8%29%2Fx Start with the given expression.


%282x-1%29%2F%288x%29 Multiply EVERY term by the inner LCD 8 to clear out the inner fractions.

Note: because we're multiplying every term by the same number, we have not changed the fraction. Also, not much more simplification can be done after this step.


So %28x%2F4-1%2F8%29%2Fx=%282x-1%29%2F%288x%29 where x%3C%3E0