Solve for x:

x+1/4 = 5/8

STEP 1: Cross multiply and write the new equation: ________

STEP 2: Add/Subtract on both sides and write the new equation: _______

STEP 3: Divide both sides of the equation and write the solution:
x = ________

Respuesta :

Answer:

x = 3/8

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]x + \dfrac{1}{4}=\dfrac{5}{8}\\\\\dfrac{4x + 1}{4}=\dfrac{5}{8}[/tex]

Cross multiply,

8*(4x +1) = 5*4

8*4x + 8*1 = 20

32x + 8 = 20

Subtract 8 from both sides

32x = 20 - 8

32x = 12

Divide both side by 32

x = 12/32

x = 3/8