Question

Solve for 5/8= x-1/9

Answer 1

Answer: x = 53/8

Explanation:

5/8 = x-1 / 9

45 = 8(x-1)

45 = 8x - 8

-8x = -8 - 45

x = 53/8

Answer 2

`(53)/(8)`

Explanation:

`(5)/(8) = (x - 1)/(9)`

Cross multiply.

`8(x - 1) = 9 * 5`

`8x - 8 = 45`

`8x = 53`

`x = (53)/(8)`