Question 717043
Assume the problem is:
{{{(-5+x)/(x-1) = 8}}}
mult both sides by (x-1)
-5 + x = 8(x-1)
-5 + x = 8x - 8
add 8 to both sides
-5 + 8 = 8x - x 
3 = 7x
x = 3/7
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A quick check, 3/7 ~ .43
{{{(-5+.43)/(.43-1) = 8}}}
you can do the math here and confirm this