Solve the equation for x, in simplest form. x + 1 4 = 7 8 A) x = 3 8 Eliminate B) x = 5 8 C) x = 7 2 D) x = 9 2

5/8

Step-by-step explanation:

To write

-

1

4

as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by

2

2

.

x

=

7

8

-

1

4

⋅

2

2

Write each expression with a common denominator of

8

, by multiplying each by an appropriate factor of

1

.

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x

=

7

8

-

2

8

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

x

=

7

-

2

8

Subtract

2

from

7

.

x

=

5

8