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Question
Solve the following equation:
`"x" + 1/4 = - 3/8`
Solution
`"x" + 1/4 = - 3/8`
`=> "x" = -3/8 - 1/4 = (- 3 -2)/8 = -5/8`
∴ x = `(-5)/8`
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