SOLUTION: i need help verifying the answer to this one please. unfortunately i am not very good at figuring how to enter them on the computer correctly. thank you. x+7 over 8= x+8 over 9...

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Question 431903: i need help verifying the answer to this one please. unfortunately i am not very good at figuring how to enter them on the computer correctly. thank you.
x+7 over 8= x+8 over 9....
a. 1/72
8. 5/24
c. 1
d. 15/17

i answered c but i think a could also be the answer
thanks again if you can help
have a great day
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x+7)/8 = (x+8)/9
9(x+7) = 8(x+8)
9x + 63 = 8x + 64
x = 1