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Solve for 5/8= x-1/9

Solve for 5/8= x-1/9-example-1
User PHneutre
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Answer: x = 53/8

Explanation:

5/8 = x-1 / 9

45 = 8(x-1)

45 = 8x - 8

-8x = -8 - 45

x = 53/8

User Nawara
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Answer:


(53)/(8)

Explanation:


(5)/(8) = (x - 1)/(9)

Cross multiply.


8(x - 1) = 9 * 5


8x - 8 = 45


8x = 53


x = (53)/(8)

User Iman Akbari
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