Algebra Examples

$5 + \frac{3}{4} x = \frac{3}{8}$

Step 1

Subtract $\frac{3}{8}$ from both sides of the equation.

$5 + \frac{3}{4} x - \frac{3}{8} = 0$

Step 2

Simplify $5 + \frac{3}{4} x - \frac{3}{8}$ .

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Step 2.1

Combine $\frac{3}{4}$ and $x$ .

$5 + \frac{3 x}{4} - \frac{3}{8} = 0$

Step 2.2

To write $5$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{8}{8}$ .

$\frac{3 x}{4} + 5 \cdot \frac{8}{8} - \frac{3}{8} = 0$

Step 2.3

Combine $5$ and $\frac{8}{8}$ .

$\frac{3 x}{4} + \frac{5 \cdot 8}{8} - \frac{3}{8} = 0$

Step 2.4

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{3 x}{4} + \frac{5 \cdot 8 - 3}{8} = 0$

Step 2.5

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 2.5.1

Multiply $5$ by $8$ .

$\frac{3 x}{4} + \frac{40 - 3}{8} = 0$

Step 2.5.2

Subtract $3$ from $40$ .

$\frac{3 x}{4} + \frac{37}{8} = 0$