Step-by-step explanation:
[tex] \frac{x}{8} + \frac{5}{2} = \frac{3}{2} [/tex]
by taking L.C.M
[tex] \frac{2x + 40}{8} = \frac{3}{2} [/tex]
[tex]cross \: the \: values[/tex]
[tex]2(2x + 40) = 8 \times 3[/tex]
[tex]4x + 80 = 24[/tex]
[tex]4x = 24 - 80[/tex]
[tex]4x = - 56[/tex]
[tex]x = \frac{ - 56}{4} [/tex]
[tex]x = - 14[/tex]
