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2 over 3 = x-1 all over 4

User MHS
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Answer:

x =
(11)/(3)

Explanation:

Given


(2)/(3) =
(x-1)/(4) ( cross- multiply )

3(x - 1) = 8

3x - 3 = 8 ( add 3 to both sides )

3x = 11 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x =
(11)/(3)

User Elliott McNary
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