To find the value of x, you need to add the same number to both sides of the equation. So, you should add 7/8 to both sides of the equation:
(x - 7/8) + 7/8 = -5 + 7/8
This will simplify to:
x = -5 + 7/8
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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