SOLUTION: Hello, I am trying to solve the below equation for x, but am somehow messing up one of the steps. Here it is: x-1 over 8 minus x+1 over 18 = 1 Thanks in advance :)

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Question 943234: Hello,
I am trying to solve the below equation for x, but am somehow messing up one of the steps. Here it is:
x-1 over 8
minus
x+1 over 18
= 1
Thanks in advance :)
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, MathTherapy:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x-1%29%2F18-%28x%2B1%29%2F18=1
%28x-1-%28x%2B1%29%29%2F18=1
x-1-x-1=18
-2=18
False, there is no solution.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hello,
I am trying to solve the below equation for x, but am somehow messing up one of the steps. Here it is:
x-1 over 8
minus
x+1 over 18
= 1
Thanks in advance :)
Where are you messing up? Don't you think it'd benefit you to show your work?

highlight_green%28x+=+17%29