To find the value of x, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation. First, we need to add 7/8 to both sides of the equation.
x - 7/8 + 7/8 = -5 + 7/8
Simplifying, we have:
x = -5 + 7/8
To add -5 and 7/8, we need to have a common denominator. The denominator of 8 can be converted to 40 by multiplying it by 5.
Thus, we have:
x = -5 + (7/8) * (5/5) = -5 + 35/40
Simplifying:
x = -5 + 35/40 = -5 + 7/8
Therefore, to find the value of x, we should add 7/8 to both sides of the equation x - 7/8 = -5.
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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