SOLUTION: what is the solution of x in the equation 5/3x-4/3x-1=8?

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Question 213287: what is the solution of x in the equation 5/3x-4/3x-1=8?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/3x-4/3x-1=8
1/3x=8+1
x/3=8/1
x=24 ans.
Proof:
5/3*24-4/3*24-1=8
5*8-4*8=8
40-32=8
8=8