SOLUTION: I have 2 questions and if someone could help i would really appreciate it!! 1) 1/7(2x-5)=3/8x-5/7 2) 5/6(x-2)=x-3 If it helps i am a college student using the textbook "

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: I have 2 questions and if someone could help i would really appreciate it!! 1) 1/7(2x-5)=3/8x-5/7 2) 5/6(x-2)=x-3 If it helps i am a college student using the textbook "      Log On


   



Question 502884: I have 2 questions and if someone could help i would really appreciate it!!
1) 1/7(2x-5)=3/8x-5/7

2) 5/6(x-2)=x-3
If it helps i am a college student using the textbook "Elementary Algebra For College Students" (8th edition) and i am learning about Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities i believe.
Thank you so much!!

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1) 1/7(2x-5)=3/8x-5/7
(2x-5) = 7((3/8)x -5/7)
2x-5 = 21x/8 -5
2x-21x/8 = 0
x=0
2) 5/6(x-2)=x-3
5(x-2)=6(x-3)
5x-10=6x-18
6x-5x=18-10
x=8