Question

Solve for x: 3/5=x-1/8

Answer 1

x =
`(29)/(5)`

Explanation:

Given

`(3)/(5)` =
`(x-1)/(8)` ( cross- multiply )

5(x - 1) = 24 ← distribute parenthesis on left side

5x - 5 = 24 ( add 5 to both sides )

5x = 29 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x =
`(29)/(5)`