Solve the Equation $$\frac { x } { 3 } - \frac { x } { 8 } = 7$$

question 27

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $$\frac { x } { 3 } - \frac { x } { 8 } = 7$$

• A) \(\frac { 168 } { 5 }\)
• B) 21
• C) 56
• D) 24

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