Problem 105 of 7
Solve by clearing denominators: x/8 - 1/4 = 1/2.
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Equation must have two or three fractional terms with numeric denominators.
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1. Find the least common denominator.
2. Multiply every term by it.
3. Solve the resulting linear equation.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Multiplying only the fractions but not whole-number terms.