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\frac{9x}{8}=\frac{7}{4}+5

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\frac{9x}{8}=\frac{7}{4}+5

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Solution

Sure, let's solve the equation step by step.

  1. First, simplify the right side of the equation. 5 is equivalent to 20/4, so the equation becomes:

    9x8=74+204\frac{9x}{8}=\frac{7}{4}+\frac{20}{4}

  2. Add the fractions on the right side:

    9x8=274\frac{9x}{8}=\frac{27}{4}

  3. To isolate x, multiply both sides by the reciprocal of 9/8, which is 8/9:

    x=27489x=\frac{27}{4}*\frac{8}{9}

  4. Simplify the right side:

    x=21636x=\frac{216}{36}

  5. Simplify further to get the final answer:

    x=6x=6

This problem has been solved

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