Question

Solve for x: 5/8=x-1/9

A. 37/8
B. 23/4
C. 11/2
D. 53/8

Answer 1

53/72

Explanation:

5/8 = x - 1/9

+1/9 +1/9

5/8 + 1/9 = x

9(5/8) + 8(1/9)

45/72 + 8/72

x= 53/72