To find the value of x, we need to isolate the variable on one side of the equation. To do this, we can add 7/8 to both sides:
x - 7/8 + 7/8 = -5 + 7/8
Simplifying:
x = -5 + 7/8
To find the common denominator, we multiply -5 by 8/8:
x = -40/8 + 7/8
Combining the fractions:
x = (-40 + 7) / 8
x = -33/8
Therefore, the value of x is -33/8.
What number should be added to both sides of the equation x−7/8 = -5 to find the value of x
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