Question 192189
{{{x+1/4=3x/8}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{8(x)+cross(8)^2(1/cross(4))=8(3x/cross(8))}}} Multiply EVERY term by the LCD {{{8}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{8x+2=3x}}} Multiply.



{{{8x=3x-2}}} Subtract {{{2}}} from both sides.



{{{8x-3x=-2}}} Subtract {{{3x}}} from both sides.



{{{5x=-2}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{x=(-2)/(5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{5}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-2/5}}} which in decimal form is {{{x=-0.4}}}.