SOLUTION: I've tried to solve this, but can't. 5/4(x) + 1/8(x)= 3/8 + x What does x equal?

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Question 457327: I've tried to solve this, but can't.
5/4(x) + 1/8(x)= 3/8 + x
What does x equal?
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, Alan3354:
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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%285%2F4%29%28x%29+%2B+%281%2F8%29%28x%29=+%283%2F8%29+%2B+x.......common denominator is 8; so, multiply all terms by 8
%285%2F4%29%2A8%28x%29+%2B+%281%2F8%29%2A8%28x%29=+%283%2F8%29%2A8+%2B+8x


5%2A2%28x%29+%2B+x=+3+%2B+8x
10x+%2B+x=+3+%2B+8x
11x+-8x=+3+
3x=+3+
x=+3%2F3+
x=+1

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/4(x) + 1/8(x)= 3/8 + x
What does x equal?
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I assume you mean
(5/4)x + (1/8)x= 3/8 + x
Multiply by 8
10x + x = 3 + 8x
11x = 8x + 3
3x = 3
x = 1