Answer:
x = - [tex]\frac{57}{5}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]\frac{3}{4}[/tex] (x - 3) - 5 = [tex]\frac{1}{8}[/tex] (x - 1)
Multiply through by 8 to clear the fractions
6(x - 3) - 40 = x - 1 ← distribute parenthesis and simplify left side
6x - 18 - 40 = x - 1
6x - 58 = x - 1 ( subtract x from both sides )
5x - 58 = - 1 ( add 58 to both sides )
5x = - 57 ( divide both sides by 5 )
x = - [tex]\frac{57}{5}[/tex]
