Thread: [SOLVED] help!! how do you solve this linear equation

x/4-5/8=x+3/16

We solve this equation as usual

This is more of a Pre-Algebra/Algebra problem than a Pre-Calculus problem.

Originally Posted by icecreamfrk09

x/4-5/8=x+3/16

Please learn to type in LaTex, or at the very least, use parentheses. What you posted is vague. Do you mean what DeMath posted above, or do you mean this?



If so, you're obviously going to get a different answer. Start by multiplying both sides by 16:




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Originally Posted by DeMath;339888 and edited by Mr F (see below)

We solve this equation as usual



Now multiply each side of this equation by 16:

Thought I'd just add a small bit of explanation.