SOLUTION: solve for x. x over 3 equals x over 8 plus two over 3

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Question 366219: solve for x.
x over 3 equals x over 8 plus two over 3
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve for x.
x over 3 equals x over 8 plus two over 3
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Equation:
x/3 = x/8 + 2/3
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Multiply thru by 24 to get:
8x = 3x + 16
5x = 16
x = 3 1/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.