Question

Solve the equation for x.​

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

4(x-1)/8 = 2(x+2)/7

7*4(x-1) = 8*2(x+2)

28(x-1) = 16(x+2)

28*x + 28*-1 = 16*x + 16*2

28x - 28 = 16x + 32

28x - 16x = 32 + 28

12x = 60

x = 60/12

x = 5

Check:

4(5-1)/8 = 2(5+2)/7

4*4/8 = 2*7/7

16/8 = 2*1 = 2