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Algebra 2

Found in: Page 478

Book edition Middle English Edition

Author(s) Carter

Pages 804 pages

ISBN 9780079039903

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Short Answer

Solve the equation $x - \frac{3}{8} = - \frac{5}{24}$ .

The given equation has the solution $x = \frac{1}{6}$ .

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Step 1. Write down the given equation.

The given equation is $x - \frac{3}{8} = - \frac{5}{24}$ .

Step 2. Simplify the equation.

The given equation $x - \frac{3}{8} = - \frac{5}{24}$ is solved as:

$\begin{matrix} x - \frac{3}{8} = - \frac{5}{24} .... (Given) \\ x = \frac{3}{8} - \frac{5}{24} \\ x = \frac{9 - 5}{24} \\ x = \frac{1}{6} \end{matrix}$

Step 3. Conclusion.

The given equation has the solution $x = \frac{1}{6}$ .

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