Question

Solve the equation for x, in simplest form. x + 1/4 = 7/8

A) x = 3/8
B) x = 5/8
C) x = 7/2
D) x = 9/2

Answer 1

Answer:

x + 1/4 = 7/8

x = 7/8-1/4

x = 7/8-1*2/4*2

x = 7/8-2/8

x = 5/8