Questions: (x+7)/8 = 1/4 + (x-9)/2
What is the solution? Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice
A. The solution set is . (Simplify your answer. Type an integer or a fraction.)
B. The solution set is x x is a real number .
C. The solution set is ∅.
Transcript text: \[
\frac{x+7}{8}=\frac{1}{4}+\frac{x-9}{2}
\]
What is the solution? Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice
A. The solution set is $\square$ \}. (Simplify your answer. Type an integer or a fraction.)
B. The solution set is $\{x \mid x$ is a real number \}.
C. The solution set is $\varnothing$.
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Simplify the equation
Given the linear equation $0.625x - 2.25 = 0.25x + 0.875$, we bring all terms involving x to one side to get $0.375x = 3.125$.
Step 2: Solve for x
We simplify the equation to get $x = \frac{3.125}{0.375}$.