Question

Solve for x: 2 over 3 equals the quantity x minus 1 end quantity over 5

Answer 1

x=4 1/3

Explanation:

2/3=(x-1)/5

*5 - *5

3 1/3=x-1

+1 - +1

x=4 1/3

Answer 2

x=4 1/3

Explanation:

2/3=(x-1)/5

*5 *5

3 1/3=x-1

+1 +1

x=4 1/3