What is the value of x in the equation 3/4 (14x+8) - (1/2x+2) = 3/8 (4-x) - 1/4

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Hayden Mcpherson

30 March, 19:16

What is the value of x in the equation 3/4 (14x+8) - (1/2x+2) = 3/8 (4-x) - 1/4

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Kaila Roberson · Answer 1

-37/68

Step-by-step explanation:

3/4 (14x+8) - (1/2x+2) = 3/8 (4-x) - 1/4

(21/2x+6) - (1/2+2) = (3/2x-3/8) - 1/4

(21/2x-1/2x) + (6-2) = 3/2x-3/8-1/4

10x+4=3/2x-5/8

37/8=-17/2x

37/8 (2) = -17/2x (2)

37/4=-17x

37/68=-x

-37/68=x