What is the diffrence of 5 and one fifth -2 and three fifths

The solution to the equation is

x = -4

Step-by-step explanation:

We want to find the solution to the equation

(1/4)x - 1/8 = 7/8 + (1/2)x

First, add -(1/2)x + 1/8 to both sides of the equation.

(1/4)x - 1/8 - (1/2)x + 1/8 = 7/8 + (1/2)x - (1/2)x + 1/8

[1/4 - 1/2]x = 7/8 + 1/8

x(1 - 2)/4 = (7 + 1)/8

-(1/4)x = 8/8

-(1/4)x = 1

Multiply both sides by -4

x = -4