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16 October, 02:50

Fraction (x-4) / 7 = (8-3x) / 5

The answer is x=38/13=2.92

But how do you get there

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  1. 16 October, 02:54
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    (x - 4) / 7 = (8 - 3x) / 5

    Cross multiply:

    5 (x - 4) = 7 (8 - 3x)

    Distribute:

    5x - 20 = 56 - 21x

    Combine like terms:

    26x = 76

    Divide:

    x = 76/26

    Reduce:

    x = 38/13 or ≈ 2.92
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