<PRE><B>Question 182911</B>

{{{3x+7/2=8}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2(3x)+cross(2)(7/cross(2))=2(8)}}} Multiply EVERY term by the LCD 2 to clear out the fractions.



{{{6x+7=16}}} Multiply and simplify.



{{{6x=16-7}}} Subtract {{{7}}} from both sides.



{{{6x=9}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(9)/(6)}}} Divide both sides by {{{6}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=3/2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=3/2}}} which in decimal form is {{{x=1.5}}}. 
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