Solve 7/3=x-1/8

$$\frac { 7 } { 3 } = x - \frac { 1 } { 8 }$$

Solve for x

$$x = \frac{59}{24} = 2\frac{11}{24} \approx 2.458333333$$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.

$$x-\frac{1}{8}=\frac{7}{3}$$

Add \frac{1}{8} to both sides.

$$x=\frac{7}{3}+\frac{1}{8}$$

Least common multiple of 3 and 8 is 24. Convert \frac{7}{3} and \frac{1}{8} to fractions with denominator 24.

$$x=\frac{56}{24}+\frac{3}{24}$$

Since \frac{56}{24} and \frac{3}{24} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$x=\frac{56+3}{24}$$

Add 56 and 3 to get 59.

$$x=\frac{59}{24}$$