Answer :
Answer:
6x-40=3
Step-by-step explanation:
3/4 x -5 =3/8
Multiply each side by 8 to get rid of the fractions.
8(3/4x -5 ) =8*3/8
Distribute
6x-40=3
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[tex] \frac{3}{4} x - 5 = \frac{3}{8} [/tex]
[tex] \frac{3}{4} x = \frac{3}{8} + 5[/tex]
[tex] \frac{3}{4} x = 5 \frac{3}{8} [/tex]
[tex] \frac{3}{4} x = \frac{43}{8} [/tex]
[tex]x = \frac{43}{8} \times \frac{4}{3} [/tex]
[tex]x = \frac{172}{24} [/tex]
[tex]x = \bold{7 \frac{1}{6}} [/tex]