Solve the equation
(3x- 2)/8 = (8+5x)/2.
Just clear the fractions by multiplying both sides by 8:
(3x- 2)/8 = (8+5x)/2
3x-2 = 4(5x+8)
3x-2 = 20x + 32
now finish it off.
(3x- 2)/8 = (8+5x)/2.
(3x- 2)/8 = (8+5x)/2
3x-2 = 4(5x+8)
3x-2 = 20x + 32
now finish it off.