Solve the Equation $\frac { 2 x } { 7 } - x = \frac { x } { 56 } - \frac { 5 } { 8 }$

question 214

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $\frac { 2 x } { 7 } - x = \frac { x } { 56 } - \frac { 5 } { 8 }$

• A) \(\left\{ \frac { 35 } { 41 } \right\}\)
• B) \(\left\{ - \frac { 35 } { 39 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\left\{ \frac { 35 } { 39 } \right\}\)
• D) \(\left\{ - \frac { 35 } { 41 } \right\}\)

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