Question 145539
To solve equations like these you should start by grouping the like numbers together, instead of jumping straight away to get a solution.  try and follow the steps below :

2x - 1/8 - 1 = x + 5/7
Grouping the x's on one side will give you 
2x-x = 5/7 + 1/8 + 1
x = (40 + 7 + 56 )/56
x = 103/56

I hope that is the correct answer and you have understood how to get it.
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