Solve Clear Fractions First $$x + \frac { 2 } { 3 } + \frac { 9 } { 8 } x = \frac { 7 } { 2 } + \frac { 5 } { 4 } x$$

question 18

Multiple Choice

Solve. Clear fractions first.
- $$x + \frac { 2 } { 3 } + \frac { 9 } { 8 } x = \frac { 7 } { 2 } + \frac { 5 } { 4 } x$$

• A) \(\frac { 25 } { 7 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 68 } { 21 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 70 } { 31 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 68 } { 31 }\)

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