2 years ago

Solve for x: 3 over 4 x + 5 over 8 = 4x

Mathematics

1 answer:

vaieri [72.5K]2 years ago

8 0

Step-by-step explanation:

3/4x + 5/8 = 4x/1

5/8 = 4x/1 - 3/4x

5/8 = 16x^2 - 3/4x

5/8 = 4x - 3/1

5/8 = 4x - 3

Cross multiply

8(4x - 3) = 5

32x - 24 = 5

32x = 5 + 24

32x = 29

X = 29/32

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