SOLUTION: 7=x-8 ____ 3 I'm sorry. The underscore is suppose to represent a fraction bar. I just don't know how to solve this equation. Thank you for helping!

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Question 796925: 7=x-8
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I'm sorry. The underscore is suppose to represent a fraction bar. I just don't know how to solve this equation. Thank you for helping!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is it 7/3 = x-8?
or 7 = (x/3) - 8?
or 7 = (x-3)/8 ?
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