Question

Solve for x: 3 over 5 equals the quantity x minus 1 end quantity over 8

Answer 1

To solve for x, we can cross-multiply and simplify the equation:

3/5 = (x-1)/8

3*8 = 5*(x-1)

24 = 5x - 5

5x = 29

x = 29/5

So x equals 5 and 4/5

Answer 2

29 over 5

Step-by-step explanation:

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