Question

For what value of x does 4x=(1/8)x+5

Answer 1

4x = .125x + 5

3.875x = 5

x = 1.29032...

------------fraction:

4/1x = 1/8x + 5

32/8x = 1/8x + 5

31/8x = 5

Use cross multiplying

x =  40/31