Applied College Algebra Solve the following equation. $$x - \frac{3}{4} = 4x + \frac{1}{8}$$ x = (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.) Question 1, 2.1.5 HW Score: 0% Points: 0
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The LCM of 4 and 8 is 8. Step 3: Multiply every term in the equation by the LCM, which is 8: $$8 \cdot x - 8 \cdot \frac{3}{4} = 8 \cdot 4x + 8 \cdot \frac{1}{8}$$ Step 4: Simplify each term: $$8x - \frac{24}{4} = 32x + \frac{8}{8}$$ $$8x - 6 = 32x + 1$$ Step 5: Show more…
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