SOLUTION: How do I solve? x-3/7=5/8

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Question 646171: How do I solve?
x-3/7=5/8
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

How do I solve?

x-3/7=5/8

For ex:  x - 3 = 5, x = 8

In your example, same plan... only adding 3/7 to both sides and using CD

x+=+5%2F8+%2B+3%2F7+=+%285%2A7+%2B+3%2A8%29%2F56+=+%2835%2B24%29%2F56+=+59%2F56+=+1%263%2F56