Solve the equation. Check your work. 3/8 (x + 8) = 3/4 (x + 5) + 1/8

exact form:-7/3. decimal form:2.3 the this is non repeating. mixed number form:x=-2 1/3

X=23/27

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Distribute 3/8 through parentheses

2. Remove unnecessary parentheses

3. Calculate the product

4. Multiply both sides of the equation by-8

5. Move varibale to the left hand side and changed its sign

6. Calculate like terms

7. Divide both sides of the equation by 27

8. X = 23/27