Question 683384
Associative property
{{{(1/x)+(1/x)+ 2 + 4 = (8/7)}}}
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{{{(2/x) + 6 = (8/7)}}}
Multiplty the entire equation by 7x to remove the fractions
{{{7x(2/x) + 7x(6) = 7x(8/7)}}}
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14 + 42x = 8x
Group like terms
42x - 8x = -14
34x = -14
Divide both sides by 34
{{{highlight_green(x =  -14/34 = -7/17)}}}
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