Answer:
x = 5/16
Step-by-step explanation:
3/4 - (x+1/8) = 5/16
Distribute the minus sign
3/4 - x-1/8 = 5/16
Multiply each side by 16 to get rid of the fractions
16(3/4 - x-1/8) =16* 5/16
12 -16x -2 = 5
Combine like terms
10-16x =5
Subtract 10 from each side
10-10-16x = 5-10
-16x = -5
Divide each side by -16
-16x/-16 = -5/-16
x = 5/16
