x=3/7 Decimal is x=0.428571 wanted to take an extra step and im glad to help
X=3 so plug 3 in where the x currently is. You will get 8(3)-1. First distribute the 8 to everything in the parenthesis; 8(3)=24, next subtract, 24-1=23.
Answer is 23
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