SOLUTION: {{{ 3/x+1/4=5/8}}}

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Question 347729: +3%2Fx%2B1%2F4=5%2F8
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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LCD = 8x

Multiply all fractions by 8x to remove the fractions.

(3/x) + (1/4) = (5/8)


(3/x)* 8x + (1/4)* 8x = (5/8)* 8x


24 + 2x = 5x

24 = 5x - 2x

24 = 3x

24/3 = x

8 = x