Question

Solve for x
X/8 - 3/4 = 5/8

Answer 1

X= 11
When you add 3/4 to 5/8, you get 11/8. Then you have to multiply each side with (8/1). You get (88/8). That equals 11.

Answer 2

5/8-3/4 =-1/8
x/8=-1/8
(8)x/8=-1/8(8)
x=-1