Combine fractions over common denominator: Combine the terms on the left side of the equation over a common denominator.To combine the fractions(41) and (−x4), we need a common denominator, which is 4x.(41)−(x4)=(4xx)−(4x16)
Rewrite equation with combined fraction: Rewrite the equation with the combined fraction.Now that we have a common denominator, we can write the left side as a single fraction.(x−16)/(4x)=(3/4x)
Set numerators equal: Since the denominators are the same, we can set the numerators equal to each other. x−16=3
Solve for x: Solve for x by adding 16 to both sides of the equation.x−16+16=3+16x=19
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