Solve. Clear fractions first.
-$$x + \frac { 7 } { 3 } + \frac { 1 } { 8 } x = \frac { 7 } { 2 } + \frac { 3 } { 4 } x$$
A) $\frac { 35 } { 9 }$
B) $\frac { 28 } { 9 }$
C) $\frac { 28 } { 15 }$
D) $\frac { 7 } { 3 }$

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To clear fractions, multiply the entire equation by 24 (the least common multiple of 3, 8, 2, and 4). Simplify and solve for x to find x = 28/9.

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Solve Clear Fractions First $x + \frac { 7 } { 3 } + \frac { 1 } { 8 } x = \frac { 7 } { 2 } + \frac { 3 } { 4 } x$