Answer:
1X+16 since you add the fractions 8/8x + 16
12+4 (also)
Solve the equation.
Subtract 3/8x on both sides.
5/8x+4=3/8x+12
2/8x+4=12
Subtract 4 on both sides.
2/8x=8
Simplify.
1/4x=8
Multiply each side by 4.
x=32