Question 646171
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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 = 5/8 + 3/7 = (5*7 + 3*8)/56 = (35+24)/56 = 59/56 = 1&3/56}}}