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7/8*x=14
7 over 8 times x = 14


plez!!!!!

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Found 2 solutions by DJ_Sammie, psbhowmick:
Answer by DJ_Sammie(24) About Me  (Show Source):
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multiply by the reciprocal
7/8x*8/7=14*8/7
x=16

Answer by psbhowmick(878) About Me  (Show Source):
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7%2F%288%5Ex%29+=+14
1%2F%288%5Ex%29+=+14%2F7
1%2F%282%5E%283x%29%29+=+2
2%5E%283x%29+=+1%2F2
2%5E%283x%2B1%29+=+1
We know that "something" to the power "zero" is 1.
So, 3x%2B1+=+0
or 3x=+-1
or x=+-1%2F3